The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X6 xDrive40i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 74,600

€ 77,000

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive40i.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive40i
67.3
76.4
86.9
66.8
78.9
87.1
76.4 in
Width
78.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
67.3 in
Height
66.8 in
113.9
188.8
117.1
194.3
188.8 in
Length
194.3 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive40i
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
7.27 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive40i
7P
Generation
G06
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 X6 xDrive40i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six 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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
335 hp
BMW X6 xDrive40i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive40i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 xDrive40i
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40i
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
580 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
645 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40i
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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