Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportvsBMW X6 (E71) 50i

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

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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)

6.0 W12 48V Sport

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2004-2006
VS

BMW X6 (E71)

50i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,190 kg
    4,828 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportBMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
450hp336kW
407hp304kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,754mm187in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,726mm68in
1,690mm67in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,664mm66in
Rear track
1,657mm65in
1,706mm67in
Ground clearance
300mm12in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,450L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
100L
85L
CO2 emissions-
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportBMW X6 (E71) 50iPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 50i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX6 (E71)50i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportBMWX6 (E71)50i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
21.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport has 43 hp more than BMW X6 (E71) 50i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 50i and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWX6 (E71)50i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
BMWX6 (E71)50i
2,190 kg
4,828 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 I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 (E71)50i
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport5.9 s
BMWX6 (E71)50i5.4 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport has more power, BMW X6 (E71) 50i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 50i and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 0.5 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 I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
BMWX6 (E71)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 50i and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 3.2 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWX6 (E71)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
637 km
396 mi
BMWX6 (E71)50i
680 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 in
BMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

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 I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
BMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

BMW X6 (E71) 50i 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 I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMWX6 (E71)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
BMWX6 (E71)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportBMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 in
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
Range score
637 km
396 mi
680 km
423 mi
CO2 score
-
299 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportBMW X6 (E71) 50i
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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