Audi SQ5 vs. BMW X5
In comparing the Audi SQ5's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Audi SQ5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi SQ5's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 is a better car than the Audi SQ5.
Audi SQ5 vs. BMW X5 Pricing
For a new model, the Audi SQ5's price is between $65,755 and $75,512, with the BMW X5 priced between $70,091 and $103,721.
Audi SQ5 vs. BMW X5 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi SQ5 loses 48.8 percent of its value and the BMW X5 loses 53.8 percent of its value. This means the Audi SQ5 retains 5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X5.
Audi SQ5 vs. BMW X5 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi SQ5 is 6.8 out of 10 while the BMW X5's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Audi SQ5 being ranked 29 out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs and the BMW X5 being ranked 15 out of 61. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Audi SQ5 is ranked 34 and the BMW X5 is ranked 20.
Audi SQ5 vs. BMW X5 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi SQ5 is 5.9 out of 10. For the BMW X5 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the BMW X5 an advantage in reliability compared to the Audi SQ5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Audi SQ5’s base engine makes 349 horsepower, and the BMW X5 base engine makes 375 horsepower. The SQ5 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. This gives the BMW X5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi SQ5. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The BMW X5 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
65755 - 75512
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.487889
Pricing
New Asking Price:
70091 - 103721
Used Asking Price:
65912 - 96463
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537963
Audi SQ5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.85 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.784918 / 10
Reliability:
8.354753 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Audi SQ5 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
18 out of / 61Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 61Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 61Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 61Ranking
29 out of / 61Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 61Ranking
32 out of / 54Ranking
33 out of / 61Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 59Ranking
39 out of / 61Ranking
41 out of / 68BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 61Ranking
6 out of / 61Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 61Ranking
8 out of / 61Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 61Ranking
10 out of / 33Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
15 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 33Ranking
23 out of / 61Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 54Ranking
46 out of / 59Ranking
55 out of / 68Ranking
55 out of / 61Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi SQ5 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
BMW X5 Trim Levels
M60i, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
349 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4288 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4919 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
69.1 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20