The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 91,200

€ 122,100

€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 M
67.6
78.1
86.3
69.1
78.1
86
78.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
67.6 in
Height
69.1 in
114.3
192
115.5
192.1
192 in
Length
192.1 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 M
5093 lb
Curb Weight
5181 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.7 %

General
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 M
CR
Generation
F85
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 M
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
*DMV*
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
567 hp
BMW X5 M
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M
Performance
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 M
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M
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12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
9.14 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
21 mpg
BMW X5 M
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
756 mi
Range
476 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
476 mi
BMW X5 M
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
210.3 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft














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