The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 109,700

€ 54,700

€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X5 M is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW X5 M
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
69.4
78.5
86.5
67.3
76.4
86.9
78.5 in
Width
76.4 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.4 in
Height
67.3 in
115.5
191
114.3
189
191 in
Length
189 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5247 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6404 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.2 %

General
BMW X5 M
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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 M
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
*CVW*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW X5 M
547 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X5 M
502 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW X5 M
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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9.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
9.59 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X5 M
17 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
380 mi
Range
928 mi
BMW X5 M
380 mi
928 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW X5 M
263.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft













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