The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 72,500

€ 53,700

€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 xDrive40e iPerformance is 3.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4744 lb
6570 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
6.63 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
F15
Generation
7P
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CRC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
309 hp
242 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
16.45 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
71 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
1601 mi
Range
734 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
1601 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










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