The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
€ 51,900

€ 141,400

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X5 M Competition.
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 M Competition
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.8
79.3
87.3
76.4 in
Width
79.3 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
67.3 in
Height
68.8 in
113.9
188.8
117
194.4
188.8 in
Length
194.4 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 M Competition
4636 lb
Curb Weight
5258 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
622 lb
11.83 %

General
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 M Competition
7P
Generation
G05
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 M Competition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
*CGR*
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
276 hp
616 hp
BMW X5 M Competition
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M Competition
Performance
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 M Competition
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M Competition
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16.8 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
BMW X5 M Competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 M Competition
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
24 mpg
18 mpg
BMW X5 M Competition
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
534 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
534 mi
403 mi
BMW X5 M Competition
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
242.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
187.5 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 M Competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 M Competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1537 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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