The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 74,600

€ 57,800

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘ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 V8 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35i.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
67.3
76.4
86.9
66.5
78.1
86.4
76.4 in
Width
78.1 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
67.3 in
Height
66.5 in
113.9
188.8
115.5
192
188.8 in
Length
192 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
6.62 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
7P
Generation
E71
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*CKD*
Engine Code
N54-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
302 hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 xDrive35i
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
580 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
485 mi
BMW X6 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).
206.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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