BMW X5 (2007 – 2009) vs Volkswagen Touareg (2007 – 2010): specs compared
The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 345 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 234 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,975 kg against 2,213 kg. At 4,854 mm, the BMW X5 is 104 mm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2007 – 2009
|
Volkswagen
Touareg
2007 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2007 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 235 – 355 hp | 174 – 345 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 580 Nm | 360 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 8.3 s | 7.4 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 240 km/h | 188 – 234 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.5 L/100 km | 10.1 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,750 mm |
| Width | 1,933 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 – 2,934 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,975 – 2,085 kg | 2,213 – 2,577 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.