Audi SQ5 vs. BMW X4 M40i: Striking the Right Balance Between Function and Performance

 

The SQ5 has its share of competition, but the vehicle stands out within the segment. Here, we compare it to the BMW X4 M40i.

 

 

It's also no surprise that the SQ5 has a more friendly MSRP of $64,500 when compared to the M40i's entry price at $72,452. As a matter of fact, the top-grade SQ5 Technik is nearly $4,000 less than the BMW. That's a lot to consider, especially when you want to make every dollar count in a luxury vehicle investment.

 

One way the SQ5 adds value to the investment is through performance. The SQ5 features a turbo V6 that outputs 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Although the M40i has 382 horsepower, the SQ5 has a nearly identical 0-100 km/h acceleration of 5 seconds. That's as close as it gets while you save on the MSRP. Although performance is close, there are categories where the SQ5 pulls ahead of the M40i.

 

 

The sporty SQ5 begins with a generous interior that is focused on comfort. With nearly 1,060 mm of front head room, you won't feel closed in. The M40i barely rises above 1,000 mm in the same metric. The SQ5 also includes over 50 mm of more head room than its competitor.

 

When it's time for a long trip, the SQ5 has superior leg room, especially in the rear. Passengers enjoy over 55 mm of additional rear leg room over the M40i. At this point, we are questioning if the M40i is supposed to be a real SUV or a sports car with just enough size to call itself an SUV.

 

Passenger comforts aside, the SQ5 impresses with plenty of cargo capacity. It features much more capacity behind the upright rear seats and approximately 270 more litres behind the front seats (rear seats down).

 

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