The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 82,700

€ 58,400

€ 82,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X5 M50d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
69.9
79.1
86.5
67.3
76.4
86.9
79.1 in
Width
76.4 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.9 in
Height
67.3 in
115.5
191.2
114.3
189
191.2 in
Length
189 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.79 %

General
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CVV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
376 hp
258 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
546 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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13.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.05 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
704 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW X5 M50d
704 mi
914 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
154.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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