The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 63,000
BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive40d
€ 74,600
 VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 63,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 xDrive40d is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
BMW X5 xDrive40d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
76.1
86.5
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
76.1 in
Width
76.4 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.9 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
115.5
191.2
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
191.2 in
Length
188.8 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive40d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6437 lb
BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

BMW X5 xDrive40d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
E70
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 xDrive40d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
302 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive40d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive40d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
704 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
187.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive40d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft