Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsBMW X5 (E70) 48i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

48i

355 hp4799 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
360hp268kW
355hp265kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,273kg5,011lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,785kg6,140lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km514mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
520L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
85L
CO2 emissions-
286g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8BMW X5 (E70) 48iPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 48i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)48i6,300 rpm3,400-3,800 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8BMWX5 (E70)48i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
27.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 has 5 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 48i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 48i and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)48i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
BMWX5 (E70)48i
2,105 kg
4,641 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX5 (E70)48i
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)48i6.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
826 km
514 mi
BMWX5 (E70)48i
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 48i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
826 km
514 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
-
286 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8BMW X5 (E70) 48i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 168 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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