The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 72,500

€ 76,100

€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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
189
192.4 in
Length
189 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6570 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.35 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CKD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
309 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
258 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
16.45 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
71 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
71 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
1601 mi
Range
683 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
1601 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










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