The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 76,100
€ 84,800
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 M50d.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M50d
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.4
76.3
86
76.4 in
Width
76.3 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
67.3 in
Height
69.4 in
113.9
189
115.5
192.4
189 in
Length
192.4 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M50d
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M50d
7P
Generation
F15
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M50d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CKD*
Engine Code
N57-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
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
376 hp
BMW X5 M50d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50d
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M50d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M50d
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
683 mi
Range
789 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
789 mi
BMW X5 M50d
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).
137.9 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft
