Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 M50dvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

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

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2013
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,225 kg
    4,905 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
381hp284kW
360hp268kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,273kg5,011lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
826km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,795mm189in
Width
2,010mm79in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,766mm70in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,702mm67in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume-
520L
Max trunk volume-
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
27.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d has 21 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 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 2010M50d
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 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 2010M50d5.4 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 1.1 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 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 4.6 L/100 km.

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 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
1,133 km
704 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
826 km
514 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
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

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 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d 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 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
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
Range score
1,133 km
704 mi
826 km
514 mi
Trunk score
-
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 295 Nm more
  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 307 km (191 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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