The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 84,800

€ 51,400

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 M50d is 3.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
69.4
76.3
86
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.3 in
Width
76.4 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.4 in
Height
67.3 in
115.5
192.4
113.9
188.8
192.4 in
Length
188.8 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.03 %

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

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

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.28 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
35 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
789 mi
Range
714 mi
BMW X5 M50d
789 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
152.2 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
137.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1512 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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