BMW X5 2013 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 150 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.3 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 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| BMW X5 and Volkswagen Touareg are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1800 litres | |
| BMW X5 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`900 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 45 400 | |
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