The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 51,400

€ 86,400

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,400
ⓘ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 xDrive50i.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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 xDrive50i
4793 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
3.39 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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 xDrive50i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*CAS*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 hp
444 hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive50i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive50i
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
714 mi
Range
550 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
550 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 xDrive50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1512 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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