The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW X5 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..)
€ 58,400

€ 93,800

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800
ⓘ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 M50d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50d
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 M50d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5181 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6636 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.03 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50d
7P
Generation
G05
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 SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CVV*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
395 hp
BMW X5 M50d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50d
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 M50d
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
13.12 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
34 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
914 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
720 mi
BMW X5 M50d
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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