The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 141,400
 BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) BMW X5 M Competition
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Touareg V8 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X5 M Competition.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M Competition
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
68.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
79.3
87.3
76.4 in
Width
79.3 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
67.3 in
Height
68.8 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
117
194.4
188.8 in
Length
194.4 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M Competition
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5258 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
3.69 %
BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M Competition
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 V8 TDI
BMW X5 M Competition
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
*CKD*
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
616 hp
BMW X5 M Competition
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M Competition

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M Competition
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M Competition

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
BMW X5 M Competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M Competition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
18 mpg
BMW X5 M Competition
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
403 mi
BMW X5 M Competition
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
242.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 M Competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M Competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft