The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 59,500

€ 50,900

€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 2.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4804 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.27 %

General
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
E70
Generation
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CVW*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
17.08 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
644 mi
Range
754 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
754 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
144 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1501 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft













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