[E92LNGCGY]

Had some fun running with the previous gen (2009 ish) Cayenne S which I believe has the 4.8 V8 with 385 hp. Considering the X3 has only 300 hp I was surprised to be very evenly matched with the Cayenne. I know the X3 is quick but did not expect it to stay with the Cayenne.

[pmeloche]

Possibly the difference in weight?

[E92LNGCGY]

Yes most likely because I think the X3 is around 800 lbs lighter.

[colson79]

Even a new Cayenne is is listed at 400 HP and a 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds according to Porsche which is .1 second slower than BMW's 5.5 seconds for the X3 35i.

[n55x3]

There aren't many SUVs that the 35i X3 can't hang with. It's an impressive machine to say the least. I do think the 300HO claim is under rated along with the 0-60 times.

[E92LNGCGY]

Agreed. It must have more than 300hp. Probably around 320-330hp. I just wish there were more after market products for the X3. I would like to get a good tune.

[car_fan]

Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

Agreed. It must have more than 300hp. Probably around 320-330hp. I just wish there were more after market products for the X3. I would like to get a good tune.

Well now that Audi has released the SQ5, which the 35i can still hang with. Either BMW will have to release a PPK or it's off to DINAN (if they ever release the tune), or Burger, etc proper tune on the N55 should net 360hp or so with OEM tune coming in much lower.

Audi SQ5 specs :

SQ5 Technical Specifications
3.0 TFSI®

Warranty | Maintenance

Warranty - 4-Year/50,000 mile Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Maintenance - 12-Month/5,000 mile (whichever occurs first) NO CHARGE first scheduled maintenance
Steering

Type - Electromechanical power steering system
Ratio - 15.9:1
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft) - 38.1
Body

Material - Fully galvanized steel unibody with aluminum hood and tailgate and multistep anti-corrosion protection
Exterior measurements

Wheelbase (in) - 110.5
Length (in) - 183.0
Height (in) - 65.3
Overall width with mirrors (in) - 82.2
Overall width without mirrors (in) - 75.2
Track front (in) - 64.2
Track rear (in) - 64.0
Curb weight (lb) - 4,409
Drag coefficient (Cw) - .36
Suspension

Front - Five-link front suspension with SQ5 sport calibration
Rear - Trapezoidal-link rear suspension with SQ5 sport calibration
EPA estimates | Capacities

City - 16 mpg5
Highway - 23 mpg5
Combined - 19 mpg5
Engine oil (qt) - 7.2
Fuel (gal) - 19.8
Recommended fuel - Premium
Emissions rating - ULEV II
Transmission | Drivetrain

Transmission - Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with Audi quattro® all-wheel drive
Gear ratios: 1st - 4.714
Gear ratios: 2nd - 3.143
Gear ratios: 3rd - 2.106
Gear ratios: 4th - 1.667
Gear ratios: 5th - 1.285
Gear ratios: 6th - 1.000
Gear ratios: 7th - 0.839
Gear ratios: 8th - 0.667
Gear ratios: Reverse - 3.317
Gear ratios: Final Drive - 3.760
Brakes

Front (in) - 15.0 (ventilated disc)
Rear (in) - 13.0 (ventilated disc)
Interior measurements

Head room with sunroof (in, front) - 39.4
Head room with sunroof (in, rear) - 39.0
Head room (in, front) - 38.1
Head room (in, rear) - 37.7
Leg room (in, front) - 41.0
Leg room (in, rear) - 37.4
Shoulder room (in, front) - 57.7
Shoulder room (in, rear) - 56.4
Cargo volume (cu ft, cu ft, rear seatbacks up/folded) - 29.1/57.3
Seating capacity - 5
Electrical System

Battery - 12 Volts - 80 amp
Alternator - 14 Volts - 150 amp
Engineering | Performance

Engine type - Six-cylinder
Displacement (cc)/Bore and stroke (mm) - 2,995/84.5 x 89.0
Horsepower (@ rpm) - 354 @ 6,000-6,500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) - 346 @ 4,000-4,500
Engine block - Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head - Aluminum alloy
Valvetrain - 24-valve DOHC
Induction/Fuel injection - Supercharged/FSI®
Acceleration (0-60 mph) - 5.1 sec.
Top track speed - 155 mph6
Disclaimers

[n55x3]

Here is what gets me about the new SQ5, while it might have a slight performance increase over a regular 35i X3 the SQ5 returns very poor MPG. We've seen over 28 MPG on road trips, I don't think the SQ5 will return similar results (19/23). Plus the Sq% is going to be much more expensive than 35i X3.

[car_fan]

Originally Posted by n55x3

Here is what gets me about the new SQ5, while it might have a slight performance increase over a regular 35i X3 the SQ5 returns very poor MPG. We've seen over 28 MPG on road trips, I don't think the SQ5 will return similar results (19/23). Plus the Sq% is going to be much more expensive than 35i X3.

I agree. Gas mileage aside, being a former Q5 - SLine(Prestige) owner, I'm not overly impressed by the SQ5. The SQ5 is nice, but nothing enough to attract me to want to own one.