The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 84,800

€ 62,000

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 TFSI OPF.
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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 TFSI OPF
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.81 %

General
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
F15
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TFSI OPF
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DCB*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
376 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
546 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.28 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
789 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW X5 M50d
789 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
137.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft














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