The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi SQ5 TFSI tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 47,400
€ 65,400
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TFSI.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TFSI
65.9
73
78.2
64.4
74.5
84.3
73 in
Width
74.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
64.4 in
110
179.9
111.2
183.9
179.9 in
Length
183.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TFSI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.39 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TFSI
E83
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
CTUD, CTXA, CWGD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
349 hp
Audi SQ5 TFSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TFSI
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.29 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
12.29 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
28 mpg
Audi SQ5 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
429 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
524 mi
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
