The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 93,800

€ 91,200

€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X5 M50d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
68.7
78.9
87.3
67.6
78.1
86.3
78.9 in
Width
78.1 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
68.7 in
Height
67.6 in
117.1
193.8
114.3
192
193.8 in
Length
192 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5181 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6636 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.7 %

General
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
G05
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
395 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
561 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
13.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.12 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
34 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW X5 M50d
720 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
141.9 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
141.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
351 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft














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