2019 BMW X4 M40i vs Audi SQ5 // Performance SUV Face-Off
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- čas přidán 20. 01. 2019
- This week we wanted to see what all the fuss was about when it comes to performance SUVs, so we put BMW's X4 M40i and Audi's SQ5 to the test on the road. Which of the German giants deserves the pedestal, or are they more closely matched than one can expect? Does Quattro match up to XDrive?
PRICES:
X4 M40i : Price as optioned: $77,145 CAD
US Price as optioned: $68,525 USD*
SQ5: Price as optioned: $69,300 CAD
US Price as optioned: $63,840*
*Matched to the closest spec
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Top 10 best Throttle House intros. Can you guys make a yearly intro compilation video?
we should get polls
they do!
"Children get lost in them" - How you described potholes in Toronto. LOL
I have a 2014 sq5. In stock form it was good but since I've done a supercharger pulley upgrade/tune, zf8 tcu tune, and several suspension upgrades it's a blast!
yeah I used to have an s4 with that same motor. it's quite a good one and sounds unique with intake as you don't really hear whiny v6s.
What a sweet intro :D you guys are simply amazingly creative AND genuine at the same time
I love my x3 m40i. Never fails to puts a smile on
You guys are the most underrated youtubers ever I love ur content so profesional yet so amazing KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOVE YOU BOTH
Got a 2014 Sq5. Best car i have ever owned. Nice for the mrs to drive during the week. Plenty of room for family over the weekend. Had it remapped to 360bhp with 700 nm torque. With the older model has real exhausts . Winner
Love the dramatic opening scenes
".... has a steering wheel as thick as my ex."
If you were referring to your ex GF, then that was an absolutely beautiful throwaway line!
DoubleClutchOnline if a the ex is a guy...then.....um I’d like to meet the ex
Oh damn it was a girl
This stupid there’s a higher model of the sq5 they brought the Standard one. and brought full package for bmw not a fair review
@@icecream5112 the x4 m40 I is not the full package the x4m is the full package
@@icecream5112 First of all you're wrong, the X4M is the "full package" as Panter Dxn stated. The way this test could have been more fair would have been to compare the X3 M40i to the SQ5.
Thumbs up just for that brilliant intro lol. The rock climbing wall 👌
You guys are the best ! I’ve just found your channel, and after just watching 1 video subscribed immediately. Congrats and keep the good job !
I prefer x3 m40i, not digging shape of the x4
Benjamin Mathew thanks for the psychology lesson oh great Benjamin who can’t write styling correctly
Benjamin Mathew and your spelling tells people that you’re a dumbass!
I'd get a glc43
Or normal gle
I just got an X6. i love it.
I think the X3 M40i is a better competitor to the SQ5. I actually test drove a fully loaded ($66,000 USD) 2019 X3 M40i a few weeks ago and it is impressive. A pano roof and those active exhausts are ridiculously awesome.
1st time watching you guys and I have to say I enjoyed it great review and funny too
I've binged all of your vids in quaratine and this is still my favourite intro. Keep up the good work!
"A steering wheel as thick as my ex." Ha!! Love it.
I was gonna say am I the only one that heard that! 😂
Having just rented an SQ5 for a week in Hawaii but driving an M4 daily back home I can sort of get the comparison. I need a small SUV and I think this settled it for me.
That was fun guys. Btw. Q5 does have ambient lighting that’s customizable!
It does have ambient lighting, but I believe the Prestige trim has the best ambient option, because you can select your color. Unlike the premium and premium plus with only has the white light.
Thx for your content! Im not the biggest Fan of SUVs, but your comparisons are always great stuff for me! 😄
Plenty of Not-SUVs to come, Matt!
Love the way you guys entertain and inform!
I like these comical reviews, and funny intros
15:32 that exclusive smile u get when u drive a bmw
:DD
Ha. Damn, you caught me
I have the same smile when pushing it in my Giulia :D
That smile lasts as long as the warranty. Then you stop smiling.
@@bassandtrebleclef Nah. Still rocking a 2007 BMW convertible. Grin every time I get behind the wheel. Yes it costs to keep it up but she's soooo fun to drive.
Went from an e46 BMW 330ci to an Audi S5 and the Audi made me smile so much more. But to be fair it had 100+ more hp and Torque along with a dsg which was awesome. The BMW had better steering and felt lighter in corners bc it was but having Quattro and a more solid chassis means the Audi felt glued to the road. Should've kept the BMW and just added the S5-both brilliant cars! I'll be curious when it'd time to upgrade between an SQ5 and the X3 M40i. Definitely like the Audi interior better but will be interested to see what drives better. Styling is comparable and not as nice looking as the cars of course-especially an S5 or e46.
Love that you drove the cars first, then did the interior. 👍
Wonderful channel, lots of useful details ... You're the best !!!
Supposed to meet up with friends in 30 mins. But I saw Throttle house. I'll still make it there in time! Priorities XD
We are all friends here
The Q5 has ambient lighting, actually a lot of ambient lighting. Not just that, you can choose between like 30 colors AND you can choose a different color for the lower and upper ambient lighting areas.
I believe the x3 m40i also has ambient lighting all around
Love the intro as usual!
Oh my God , what a superb comparison video , you made it really good , so fun to watch , i was smiling whole time , i like this 1 bhp more tags , also james was good at dailogues . BUT Thomas my boy , you floored it mate , right from the start of video with drama of getting bored to explaining Audi , with all the boot up down competition, that was so much fun . 1 bhp more you are bro , really awsome. Jeremy Clarkson level awsome . This the first video i have seen from this channel but i am so impressed, i subscribed and liked the video before i finised watching it , keep making such awsome videos , good bless you guys , Thanks
These intros are life
Those intros though #lovethrottlehouse !!!!
First time viewer...great video. Loved the head-to-head format
Love that you guys are from Toronto.
But one piece of advice, you guys need to do a drag race!
The 1 HP and 5 TQ difference doesn't mean anything. Let's see a 1/4 mile "in Mexico" and see which one wins in the real world!
Been a big fan of your channel for a long time. Really great videos!
Thanks Wyatt!
What I love most in x4 is how fast start it is
I must be among the few people that love the look of the coupe style of the X4!
Alexandru Moraras ... Me too. I love it
I really love u guys! So much fun watching your videos🤣
I just bought the X4M 4 days ago and it’s so funny because the salesman was trying to steer me away from it because I have kids. Not sure why, it’s actually very roomy. The back seats are so comfortable my 6ft tall hubby fit comfortably in it. He was shocked I was sold as soon I drove it, we told him we wanted it. We are selling our Volvo XC40 for this. Such a fun car to drive, I love the sounds! The salesman never told me about launch mode, what is launch mode?!! That looks fun 🤩
Did you figure out launch mode?
Please review the 4 series grand coupe vs s5 sportback next! Is there enough headroom for adults in the back of the x4?
that intro got me dying lol
Best intro hands down
Great review guys.
The Audi’s fake exhaust thing looks so terrible
The front of the BMW tho
@@Andrewzwyatt why do u have to pull the bmw??
@@justchilling998 what are you saying?
@@Andrewzwyatt he's talking about the audi and u started to talk about the bmw?? The topic here is the audi.
INLINE :4 chill out dawg, x4m gets destroyed by the glc 63s
Proves that cars are very subjective. Drove both, and prior to this, my garage had an S4, M-Roadster, and an A3 eTron for local errands. The A3 needs a tank of gas every 920 miles or so... In replacing the S4, considered both of these SUVs. The Audi is elegant, but without question, it’s sort of numb, although the steering is improved from prior years (comfort mode is dull, not comfortable). The review herein is right on re: BMW X4 Msport40i. Custom ordered X4 is now in my garage. Every day, it brings giggles of joy to my wife, and I cannot stop smiling. It’s a combination of an Audi (exterior looks aside), quiet SUV, and M car. It’s just amazing. I think older people will like the Audi, and younger and/or more experienced drivers will go for the X4. Bottom line is: if you’re interested in either of these cars, drive both!
Hi guys, I just came across your channel and I really enjoy the content you work on. My apologies if I'm being lazy but I can't find out any test drive in snow, did you guys did any snow test ? like Quattro vs x-drive ? thanks
Great Review!!!
As the BMW guy he is, I'm shocked Thomas liked the X4 as much as he did. I thought he would roll his eyes at it. I would get the SQ5 hands down. Now, between the X3 M40i and SQ5, I might get the BMW.
The Audi SQ5 has ambient lighting too. Color lighting are on the prestige model.
Great comparison!
great video guys,
That intro......
Absolute comedy gold lmao
The X4 has one big disadvantage: the looks with small wheels... if it had wider summer tires it would look completely different and much better! I’d take the X4 over the SQ5 because of the engine and the driving dynamics and real exhausts...
The GLC AMG 43 feels more dynamic yet vs the BMW IMHO…but that’s subjective I guess. The X3 looks better than the X4 IMHO, but if I had to pick a coupe, I like the GLC Coupe better…slightly better proportions. Love the exhaust on the reviewed machines, but they have been heavily nerfed since this review in both cars. Only the GLC AMG 43 stayed true to the noise until 2023. 2024 AMG 43 will be a 4cyl. SHOOT ME NOW 😢
Land/Range rover vs Macan/Cayenne is a match up i’d like to see as well
I have a 2019 sq5 and had a 2017 sq5 both are a lot of fun to drive, but I’m a dad with 2 young kids, it was always about comfort and space ... it works well for a family of 4 with 2 small children (8 and 4) but has the fun aspect for me when I want to open it up. I’m sure the BMW is a ton of fun but I somehow think next time I’m leaning towards a model x of model y once it’s released ... those cars have insane performance while being electric
I own the SQ5 and it is really nice from a build quality and it (to me) just feels better than the BMWs I have test drove. Great everyday vehicle, I also put a race chip in it and it does make this vehicle genuinely sport car fast.
What chip did you use? I was looking at adding the ABT for my SQ5 but I'm still on the fence.
@@jasonranone5008 I bought a GTS black from race chip.
@@robdavis1248 Thanks for the info, The price is way better than ABT!
Why don't you use launch mode in the Audi?
Every ZF 8 speed transmission should have it.
1. Engine must be warmed up
2. Wheels straight
3. Turn off traction control
4. Place into dynamic mode or select sport
5. Press brake for a couple of seconds
6. Apply throttle and the revs should stop short of 3k
7. Release brake within 5 seconds.
The shift points raise up from if you just floor it from a standstill as well.
sq5 is probably one of the best cars i have ever driven only car i enjoyed driving around in for daily and sporty use was the model 3
+36 here in err .. not-Canada. Wishing I was there. Love the videos as always
Let's switch places. I'm cold and Thomas isn't a hugger
I own the Audi and it does have ambient light that you can customize colors and a heads-up display with the carbon fiber. It's looks better inside and out than anything in it's class. That BMW sounds great though. Time to upgrade my exhaust.
BMW is killing it. I love mine. Cannot beat it with staggered 21's and the adaptive M Suspension
21s are stunning. I have 20s and love it. 😍👍
@@bh4560 I no longer have the car, went to the X3M Comp, those 21's on the M performance model are gorgeous and one of my favorite BMW rims, but, they were literally impossible to clean. I use the 20's for winter. Enjoy !
Curious how/if you feel the GLC AMG43 compares to these 2 cars?
I love both of them!
13:40 Audi's have ambient lighting
Only in Prestige level for Q5.. which are not only hard to find.. but $6000 more expensive!
pesto12601 you pay 6000 for a trim, not for the ambient lighting bud lol, but the lights come with the trim with way more other features.
@@nadeem727 Well.. obviously you get MORE in the prestige package than just the lighting. The point is - many folks want the ambient lighting (which really should be in P+ as well for high asking price) and don't care about the rest.
@@pesto12601 ok well true but the Q5 is literally 10k cheaper than the X4 and i would pick it and save 10k and get more tech and features still without the ambient lights
Nice video! New wheels, HF carted downpipe and a tune make the SQ5 a totally different car. Same can be said for the BMW but it sure is ugly. As others have said, the X3 would be a good comparison.
I would love to see you guys do a comparison review between the Acura RDX Advance and the Audi Q5 45 TFSI Premium. My dad is looking to upgrade from his '15 Honda Accord to a luxury SUV and I'm trying to convince him to cross shop the two.
How you come up with these silly cold opens I don't know but I also don't care! 😆 As long as you keep them coming. You guys make us smile and laugh every time
I chose the X3 M40i when I originally had my heart set on the SQ5... The X3 M40i is simply sooooo much sportier and quicker than the SQ5 is not even close. SQ5 may look a little more elegant but steering is lose, even in sports mode or whatever, and the difference between comfort mode and sport mode is barely noticeable... I've been an Audi guy for 25 yrs and never owned a BMW, but once I drove the two, it was an easy choice. X3 M40i hands down over SQ5.
clay008 , exactly.
I find it very disturbing when a person says " I had my heart set on the, an Audi " WHY WHY WHY ? if ever a brand in modern times needs , should be CHOPPED its VW Audi Skoda , wake up World
I test drove the Audi first, and then the M40i, and M40i took over my thoughts and dreams from that point on (bought it 2 weeks ago!)
I test drove both, I own the X4 now.
I drove an SQ5. I liked it. I liked it a lot. A few days I drove an X3 M40i. I took it home that day. It really is that much nicer, IMO.
The X4 M40i and SQ5 are very similar. The SQ5 has an excellent interior and the controls are intuitive! The Audi Digital Dash is amazing! Quattro AWD is slightly better in snow than the X drive. The SQ5 ride is excellent too! The M40i is a touch faster but only in Sport Plus! The rear seat in the X4 does not have good headroom because of the sloping roof line. Lastly, I feel the cost of ownership will be slightly higher in the BMW as well over the long term. The Audi SQ5 is my choice with the 21" wheel upgrade for a daily driver! I do need to drive a X3 M40i though because it is definitely better looking than the X4 in my opinion. And with the Burger JB4 module on the M40i, it will be an absolute beast!!!!!
Can you guys review the Mercedes GLC 43 please, I want to see that compete with any of it rival.
Well done. Subscribed
I love how the X4 looks from every angle
X4 for me allday errrday! ///M thank you!! 👌🏾although he clam he likes the Audi better , that smile the bimmer gave him is what it’s all about!!
Nice drum grove at the end
Every week I keep forgetting about the throttle house, make it every day like 'carwow' does and you'll get 10m. subcribers really quick.
Just got the m40i. The most satisfying car that I owned in a while. I actually waited till the full m arrived to compare... I guess I will now have to figure out what to do with 30k that I saved.
xGreat Video boys! Thanks. BMW for me always and forever
was thinking of upgrading from my jeep to the sq5.... think its a good choice?
Good job guys nice and fun
BMW X4 has character and personality. Can't be missed on the road. Will turn heads unlike all other suvs. All other suvs look the same. Normal is boring. In the end when you drive all that matters is whether it puts smile on your face and here too X4 wins.
Turns heads? this x4 is the ugliest bmw I've ever seen
I passed on the X4 M40i because I couldn't convince myself BMW has addressed all the longevity issues of a BMW. And bought the SQ5.... it's been a dream.
I've been a fan of throttle house for a long time and let me tell you lmfao this is one of the best intros ever, let's go audi Quattro
Which one handles better on snow?
That BMW'S SOUND IS CRAZY!
It's probably tuned.
@@kr36820 stock
"As thick as my ex" lmfao
Audi has both heads-up display and wireless music and phone. It has ambient lighting as well. And door opening lighting with rings.
If they would've got the SQ5 with the Dynamic Steering option and S Sport Package option, there would've been a big difference in the handling and feel. Especially powering through & out of corners. The S Sport Pkg gives the quattro Sport Rear Differential.
Those 2 options would've balanced the price of the two SUV's. The SQ5 used in this video was less expensive and potentially not "opted up" the way the BMW may have been.
I agree. 👍👍👍
Audi interiors are awesome, They have shocked me lately BUT BMW driving experience is better among. They feel more sharp and engaging to drive. Some can be a bit stiff but they are planted and hug the road. Also their i6 engines are super reliable. As for audi, They seem more comfortable and their interior is better put together. They really have great interiors, you have to see in person to appreciate. Their exteriors is a matter of taste in my opinion. some are better than bmw some are not depending on the models. they sedans are oversized A4s. I have always preferred the ultimate driving machine. I can forgive its interior looks because of joy fun personality they have.
The Audi is a ballet, while the BMW is a square dance.
Best Canadian automotive CZcams channel.
As an X6 50i owner I can say, congratulations for correctly saying what most engines that identify as “Twin Turbo” truly are, “twin scrolled”.
I'm about to purchase the 2022 x4m40i. To me, it's one of the most beautiful vehicles on the road. Drives like a dream....so fun Trading in my Macan S. Can't wait to get into BMW and out of my Porsche.
Ive heard tons of good things about the Macan. What made you get out of it for an m40iv
@@jamison258 I had to have the transfer case replaced for the 2nd time on a car with only 27k miles. It’s a known problem on Macan and Cayenne models. The 2nd replacement was out of warranty and cost over $3k. Disappointed in Porsche not standing behind their product when they know the part is defective. Supposedly they improved the part but my 2ns transfer case only lasted 2 years and 9k miles. Porsche customer service was lacking as well. Not a premium brand experience IMO.
BMW has been playing a game lately with HP. While most auto manufactures rate HP to the crankshaft, BMW is doing it to the wheels. So, whenever you read about BMW stated HP add at least 30HP when comparing it to others.
more like 50 HP depending on the model
@@crustyrustymayo4716 Do you have more info on that? I'm just curious, which models?
@@reactor4 idk but M5 and cars like m140i and m240i feels like they got an additional 50 Hp more than they are marketed.
@@crustyrustymayo4716 I have a X3 M40i and BMW states 350HP. It does 0-60 is in between 4.4 and 4.8. I'm going to be the true HP of this SUV is 410+
@@reactor4 Test it, dyno
Really like the round dials in the BMW, hate the new reverse going dials
Considering the SQ5 is 1/2 the cost of basically the same thing in Porsche form, is a bargain relatively speaking. The cost of a "base" cayenne with like, 2 options is absurd.
you also have to consider that BMW's 340 hp is more like 340 hp at wheel :)
The Audi SQ5 does actually have ambient lighting
Crna Ruka Is the ambient lighting standard in the Q5 or SQ5? And if not, what package?
Crna Ruka ahahahahahahah you’re funny man. Yeah I am thinking of buying this potentially. Audi has been my favorite engineering since I was a boy and I always loved the Audi A4, since I am naturally fan of cars. A4s was just a good looking car to me. However, my dad always advised me to get an SUV for the snow but I always WASNT with it due to the fact that I saw SUVs as being too bulky. Upon this release of the new Q5 and SQ5, it is very aesthetically pleasing and I wouldn’t mind driving it since it is a very neat SUV. Even the past models looked neat, but these models are sleek behind belief due to the new crossover trends.
Glock9ine d sr i
The BMW reminds me of an AMC Eagle SX4.....and that’s a good thing.
Lml 😂😂😂 i love y'all intro
i just drove the X4 M40i yesterday....... and WOW. it is such a sick SUV..... i know a lot of people say it isn't practical but it's all relative. Granted I wouldn't be able to carry as much cargo as a traditional SUV but I can't stand the design of the traditional SUV's. In fact, I'm not an SUV person at all, this is the first one I've ever really liked (and the Mercedes GLC Coupe 43 AMG).
I liked the X4 because it looked like a super rugged and aggressive vehicle that has higher ground clearance. Yes the looks still need some work. I thought it looked amazing at first but over time I kind of gravitated towards the Mercedes GLC coupe 43 AMG. However, I'll explain why I choose the X4.
Lots of other sporty sedans feel great but they are so low that they catch a lot of debris, speed bumps, parking blocks, etc. The X4 FELT like a sporty sedan. Trust me, i pushed it through the corners and it felt better and lower than a Honda Accord. In fact, I felt almost no body-roll at all and I was ripping through a small roundabout. Granted it might not have a LOT more room but has relatively more cargo space than a sedan. Lastly it is a jack of all trades and not a specialist in one thing. People are absolutely right about it not being a sports sedan. But honestly it mimics it so well that I thought I was in one. Ex: 0-60 in 4.6 secs (some have claimed 4.4 secs). If you look at some other videos the X4 does very well off-road, fords water better than a Jeep (exact model I can't remember, but it beat it by .5 inch putting it at a 19.5 inch fording depth), and seemingly has enough room to carry the things I need for my hobbies (because the cargo area is deeper). I drove a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and though the cargo capacity was 29.9 cubic feet, it looked smaller than the trunk of the X4. I think it suits me for what I'm looking for able to do all things so that I'm not hampered or stuck or slow in whatever situation I'm in.
Hope that puts some light onto the perspective of other X4 lovers.
the x4 is perfect perfect for people who love performance sedans but live in Canada, awd cars can handle slippery highways but try taking them into town where the roads have more wrinkles then an old mans ball sack.
@@tylersmith7076 do u feel that it is an uncomfortable ride? And how was the ride on the bumps between the different modes
Still can't do coupe style SUVs. The rear of all of them just look blobish and the opposite of sporty or rugged.
Ones a sports car jacked up the other is a luxury yet functional SUV, take them both off road to note that the Audi is actually an SUV
Where are these roads?? It looks to hilly to be Milton, I could be wrong though...Keep up the good work! I'm liking these vs vids a lot!
I think this was behind the Toronto zoo
from what I've read on MotorTrend and CardandDriver, X3 M40i has a harsher ride than the Audi and lower a skidpad score number of .87-.88 vs SQ5 .93. But that Audi had sports air suspension which lowered it by over 1 inch.