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BMW X6 (F16) M50dvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI

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

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BMW X6 (F16)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 FSI

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (F16)M50dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
Power
381hp284kW
360hp268kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,288km800mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu 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
1,700mm67in
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
174g/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 (F16) M50dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (F16) M50d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (F16)M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (F16)M50dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
25.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
360 hp
268 kW

BMW X6 (F16) M50d has 21 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI and BMW X6 (F16) M50d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
2,075 kg
4,575 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)M50d
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (F16) M50d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 20144.2 V8 FSI
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
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (F16)M50dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
Power
381 hp
284 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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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
1,288 km
800 mi
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CO2 score
174 g/km
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X6 (F16) M50d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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