The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 76,100
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 70,700
 BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X5 xDrive40i
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Touareg V8 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive40i.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive40i
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
76.4
86.9
68.7
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
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 xDrive40i
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
7.05 %
BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive40i
7P
Generation
G05
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 X5 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 X5 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 X5 xDrive40i

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive40i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40i

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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.05 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
14.05 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40i
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
683 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
606 mi
BMW X5 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
BMW X5 xDrive40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft