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BMW X6 (F16) 30dvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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BMW X6 (F16)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW X6 (F16) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    2,065 kg
    4,553 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (F16)30dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
258hp192kW
262hp195kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,251kg4,963lb
Gross weight
2,780kg6,129lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
41.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,417km880mi
Calculated
1,449km901mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,909mm193in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,989mm78in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,702mm67in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
180g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (F16) 30dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (F16) 30d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (F16)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (F16)30dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
41.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)30d
258 hp
192 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has 4 hp more than BMW X6 (F16) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 30d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)30d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)30d
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,251 kg
4,963 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 (F16)30d
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, BMW X6 (F16) 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 30d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 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 (F16)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 30d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.9 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 (F16)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)30d
1,417 km
880 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,449 km
901 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (F16)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 (F16)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 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 (F16)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

BMW X6 (F16) 30d 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 (F16)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 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 (F16)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (F16)30dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
1,417 km
880 mi
1,449 km
901 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
180 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
VehicleBMW X6 (F16) 30dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (F16) 30d

  • Is 186 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 33 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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