The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 76,100
€ 109,700
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V8 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW X5 M.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.4
78.5
86.5
76.4 in
Width
78.5 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
67.3 in
Height
69.4 in
113.9
189
115.5
191
189 in
Length
191 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5247 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6404 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
3.49 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M
7P
Generation
E70
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 X5 M
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
*CKD*
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
547 hp
BMW X5 M
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
17 mpg
BMW X5 M
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
683 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
380 mi
BMW X5 M
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).
263.3 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft
