The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 52,500

€ 51,900

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X5 3.0d DPF is 2.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT.
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
68.5
76.1
86.5
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.1 in
Width
76.4 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
68.5 in
Height
67.3 in
115.5
191.1
113.9
188.8
191.1 in
Length
188.8 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4636 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.19 %

General
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
E70
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CGR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
232 hp
276 hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
384 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Performance
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
20.43 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
29 mpg
24 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
652 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
652 mi
534 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
166.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1537 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft













49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft