The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 60,800
 BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive35d
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive35d.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35d
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
191.1
188.8 in
Length
191.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35d
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35d
7P
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35d
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CKD*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
282 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35d

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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
636 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
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).
170.8 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 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