The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 84,800

€ 58,600

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 M50d is 0.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
69.4
76.3
86
67.6
78.1
86.3
76.3 in
Width
78.1 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
69.4 in
Height
67.6 in
115.5
192.4
114.3
192
192.4 in
Length
192 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.61 %

General
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
F15
Generation
CR
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 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DEN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
376 hp
228 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
546 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.28 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
789 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW X5 M50d
789 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
137.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft














53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft