The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 56,000
€ 50,900
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 V6 TDI BMT is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive35i
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.9
76.1
86.5
76.4 in
Width
76.1 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
67.3 in
Height
69.9 in
113.9
188.8
115.5
191.2
188.8 in
Length
191.2 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4804 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.56 %
General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive35i
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CVW*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
201 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive35i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
23.9 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
754 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
754 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
144 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 V6 TDI BMT
144 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1501 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft
