The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 69,500

€ 77,400

€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘ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 4.8i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
BMW X5 4.8i
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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 4.8i
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.84 %

General
BMW X5 4.8i
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
E70
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 4.8i
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Performance
BMW X5 4.8i
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i
13.73 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 4.8i
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
20 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
440 mi
Range
644 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
440 mi
644 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
227.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 4.8i
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft













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