BMW X5 2007 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 355 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 475 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 42 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 275 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.3 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| BMW X5 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X5 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 1525 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`785 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 6800 | |
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