The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 70,900

€ 50,900

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X5 xDrive48i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
BMW X5 xDrive48i
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
68.5
76.1
86.5
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.1 in
Width
76.4 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
68.5 in
Height
67.3 in
115.5
191.1
113.9
188.8
191.1 in
Length
188.8 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive48i
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4804 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.04 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive48i
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
E70
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive48i
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
*CVW*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive48i
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive48i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
13.73 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive48i
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
440 mi
Range
754 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
440 mi
754 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
144 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
227.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive48i
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1501 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft













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