The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 52,500

€ 102,900

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X5 3.0d DPF is 6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
68.5
76.1
86.5
67.2
78.5
86.2
76.1 in
Width
78.5 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
68.5 in
Height
67.2 in
115.5
191.1
118
197.1
191.1 in
Length
197.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
11.88 %

General
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
E70
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
DHVA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
232 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
384 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
20.43 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
29 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
652 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
652 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
160.5 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
166.6 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft













49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.7 cu ft