2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 198 kg more than 2007 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2114 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
