Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 35ivsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

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

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
306hp228kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,103kg4,636lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,800kg6,173lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
86.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
103.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
842km523mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
222mm9in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,750L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
236g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35iVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
39.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i has 26 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
2,103 kg
4,636 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i6.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V67.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
842 km
523 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
842 km
523 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
236 g/km
-
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35iVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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