The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 76,100

€ 52,500

€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.5
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
113.9
189
115.5
191.1
189 in
Length
191.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
6.4 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
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 3.0d DPF
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
683 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
652 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
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).
166.6 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
166.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 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