2008 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (328 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
