The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 91,200

€ 63,000

€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive40d.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive40d
5093 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.42 %

General
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive40d
CR
Generation
E70
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive40d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DMV*
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Performance
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive40d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive40d
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12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
756 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
704 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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).
154.3 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
BMW X5 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 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