The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 58,400

€ 53,100

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 xDrive30i.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.04 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive30i
7P
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CVV*
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive30i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive30i
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
914 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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).
193.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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