The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 62,300

€ 56,000

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive35i
67.6
78.1
86.3
69.9
76.1
86.5
78.1 in
Width
76.1 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
67.6 in
Height
69.9 in
114.3
192
115.5
191.2
192 in
Length
191.2 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.49 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive35i
CR
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 xDrive35i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*DEN*
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive35i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
706 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft















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