The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18)

€ 51,400
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 65,800
 BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive40d
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive40d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
76.4
86.9
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18)
76.3
86
76.4 in
Width
76.3 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
67.3 in
Height
69.4 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18)
115.5
192.4
188.8 in
Length
192.4 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
4793 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6217 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.5 %
BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
7P
Generation
F15
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 V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CAS*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 hp
309 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40d

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40d

▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
714 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
852 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1512 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft