The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 51,900

€ 70,700

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive40i.
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40i
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.7
78.9
87.3
76.4 in
Width
78.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
67.3 in
Height
68.7 in
113.9
188.8
117.1
193.8
188.8 in
Length
193.8 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40i
4636 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.51 %

General
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40i
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 xDrive40i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CGR*
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
276 hp
335 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Performance
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive40i
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.05 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16.8 lb/hp
14.05 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
24 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40i
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
534 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
534 mi
606 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40i
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
187.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1537 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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