The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 54,700

€ 52,500

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.5
76.1
86.5
76.4 in
Width
76.1 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
67.3 in
Height
68.5 in
114.3
189
115.5
191.1
189 in
Length
191.1 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
7P
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CVW*
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
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23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
23.97 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
928 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
652 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
166.6 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
166.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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