The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 59,500

€ 62,300

€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
68.5
76.1
86.5
67.6
78.1
86.3
76.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
68.5 in
Height
67.6 in
115.5
191.1
114.3
192
191.1 in
Length
192 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %

General
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
E70
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DEN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
17.08 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
644 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft















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