Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIvsBMW X7 (G07) M50d

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

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI

422 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020
VS

BMW X7 (G07)

M50d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    315 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,310 kg
    5,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDIBMWX7 (G07)M50d
Power
422hp315kW
400hp298kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Gross weight
3,000kg6,614lb
3,290kg7,253lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,216km756mi
Calculated
1,081km672mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,956cc241cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
5,151mm203in
Width
1,984mm78in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,805mm71in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
3,105mm122in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,686mm66in
1,703mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
221mm9in
Trunk volume
810L
326L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
2,120L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
90L
80L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIBMW X7 (G07) M50dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X7 (G07) M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
BMWX7 (G07)M50d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDIBMWX7 (G07)M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
400 hp
298 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has 22 hp more than BMW X7 (G07) M50d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X7 (G07) M50d and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
2,460 kg
5,423 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI4.9 s
BMWX7 (G07)M50d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and BMW X7 (G07) M50d: 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
1,216 km
756 mi
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
1,081 km
672 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
400 hp
298 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX7 (G07)M50d
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDIBMWX7 (G07)M50d
Power
422 hp
315 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
2,460 kg
5,423 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 in
Range score
1,216 km
756 mi
1,081 km
672 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIBMW X7 (G07) M50d
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 484 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X7 (G07) M50d

  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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