The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW X5 M50i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 54,700

€ 96,200

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X5 M50i.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50i
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.7
78.9
87.3
76.4 in
Width
78.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
67.3 in
Height
68.7 in
114.3
189
117.1
193.8
189 in
Length
193.8 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5126 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6603 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.03 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50i
7P
Generation
G05
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 SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*CVW*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 hp
523 hp
BMW X5 M50i
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50i
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 M50i
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23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
23.97 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X5 M50i
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
928 mi
Range
491 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
491 mi
BMW X5 M50i
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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