The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 51,400

€ 72,500

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 xDrive40e iPerformance.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.4
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
113.9
188.8
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
4793 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6570 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
5.69 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
7P
Generation
F15
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CAS*
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 hp
309 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
71 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
27 mpg
city
71 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
714 mi
Range
1601 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
1601 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
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).
62.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
62.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1512 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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