The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive45e Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 77,600

€ 74,600

€ 77,600
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 BMW X5 xDrive45e is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
BMW X5 xDrive45e
VW Touareg V8 TDI
68.7
78.9
87.3
67.3
76.4
86.9
78.9 in
Width
76.4 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
68.7 in
Height
67.3 in
117.1
193.8
113.9
188.8
193.8 in
Length
188.8 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive45e
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5534 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
8.49 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive45e
VW Touareg V8 TDI
G05
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 xDrive45e
VW Touareg V8 TDI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CKD*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive45e
389 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive45e
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive45e
VW Touareg V8 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive45e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive45e
14.23 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive45e
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive45e
138 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
2522 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X5 xDrive45e
2522 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 xDrive45e
32.2 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
45 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive45e
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










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