The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 74,600
€ 67,200
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 V8 TDI is 9.1 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
1709
1940
2208
1762
1938
2184
1940 mm
Width
1938 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1709 mm
Height
1762 mm
2893
4795
2933
4886
4795 mm
Length
4886 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
2297 kg
Kerb Weight
2105 kg
2920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2740 kg
Weight Difference:
192 kg
8.36 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
7P
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CKD*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
800 NM
400 NM
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.97 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
6.86 kg/bhp
6.97 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
31 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
580 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
621 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
623 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1870 L
