The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 62,300

€ 69,900

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive30d
67.6
78.1
86.3
68.7
78.9
87.3
78.1 in
Width
78.9 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
67.6 in
Height
68.7 in
114.3
192
117.1
193.8
192 in
Length
193.8 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive30d
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive30d
CR
Generation
G05
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
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*DEN*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
261 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive30d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
706 mi
Range
815 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
815 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft














51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft