The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18)

€ 53,700
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 84,800
 BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 M50d
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 M50d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 M50d
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
76.4
86.9
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 M50d 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 (11 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M50d 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 M50d
4744 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6393 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
4.99 %
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 M50d
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 M50d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CRC*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
376 hp
BMW X5 M50d
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50d

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 M50d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M50d

▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
789 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
789 mi
BMW X5 M50d
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
137.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
BMW X5 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 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