The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 58,400

€ 65,800

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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 SCR BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive40d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.4
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
114.3
189
115.5
192.4
189 in
Length
192.4 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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 SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CVV*
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
309 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive40d
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
914 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
852 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW X5 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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