Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 35ivsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    934 km
    580 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)35iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
306hp228kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,920kg6,437lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
94.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
842km523mi
Calculated
934km580mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
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 X6 (E71) 35iVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 35i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (E71)35iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 34 hp more than BMW X6 (E71) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 35i and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i6.7 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 1.0 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
842 km
523 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
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)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)35iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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
934 km
580 mi
CO2 score
236 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 X6 (E71) 35iVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 400 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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