The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 67,200

€ 102,900

€ 67,200
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 xDrive35i is 4.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi SQ8 TDI
69.4
76.3
86
67.2
78.5
86.2
76.3 in
Width
78.5 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
69.4 in
Height
67.2 in
115.5
192.4
118
197.1
192.4 in
Length
197.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi SQ8 TDI
4641 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
13.74 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi SQ8 TDI
F15
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi SQ8 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
DHVA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi SQ8 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
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15.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15.37 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
28 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
621 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
621 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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