The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X5 xDrive45e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 74,600

€ 77,600

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive45e.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.7
78.9
87.3
76.4 in
Width
78.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
67.3 in
Height
68.7 in
113.9
188.8
117.1
193.8
188.8 in
Length
193.8 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5534 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
8.49 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
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 xDrive45e
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CKD*
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
389 hp
BMW X5 xDrive45e
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive45e
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
138 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
138 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive45e
20 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
580 mi
Range
2522 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
2522 mi
BMW X5 xDrive45e
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).
32.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.7 cu ft