The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 56,000

€ 91,200

€ 56,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 xDrive35i is 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
69.9
76.1
86.5
67.6
78.1
86.3
76.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
69.9 in
Height
67.6 in
115.5
191.2
114.3
192
191.2 in
Length
192 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35i
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4729 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.15 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive35i
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
E70
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive35i
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DMV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15.66 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35i
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
23 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
523 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
523 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 xDrive35i
191.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35i
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft















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