The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 51,900

€ 74,600

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘ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 3.0si is 5.9 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
1739
1933
2197
1709
1940
2208
1933 mm
Width
1940 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2208 mm
1739 mm
Height
1709 mm
2933
4854
2893
4795
4854 mm
Length
4795 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
2297 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2920 kg

Weight Difference:
222 kg
9.66 %

General
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
E70
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*CKD*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
268 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
315 NM
800 NM
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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7.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0si
7.74 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X5 3.0si
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
518 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X5 3.0si
518 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
187.2 kWh
BMW X5 3.0si
193.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
623 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
580 L













1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L