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 2.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
9.66 %
General
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
E70
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
268 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0si
17.07 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 3.0si
23 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
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
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0si
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
