The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 76,100
€ 69,900
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V8 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.7
78.9
87.3
76.4 in
Width
78.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
67.3 in
Height
68.7 in
113.9
189
117.1
193.8
189 in
Length
193.8 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
7P
Generation
G05
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 xDrive30d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CKD*
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
261 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
683 mi
Range
815 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
815 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft
