BMW X5 E53 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

1999–2006 vs 2002–2010 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 E53 4,667 mm, Touareg I (7L) 4,754 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: X5 E53 465 l, Touareg I (7L) 555 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 E53 9 l/100 km, Touareg I (7L) 9.4 l/100 km.
Power: X5 E53 135–265 kW, Touareg I (7L) 128–331 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 E53 35 items (Base), Touareg I (7L) 34 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X5 E531999–2006 · 9 engines · Base, Sportpaket, Edition Exclusive, Edition Exclusive SportSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)2002–2010 · 11 engines · Base, Exclusive, Individual, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 E531999–2006no listings	Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)2002–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,667 mm	Length4,754 mm
Width	Width1,872 mm	Width1,928 mm
Height	Height1,707 mm–1,715 mm	Height1,726 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,820 mm	Wheelbase2,855 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance205 mm–237 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l	Trunk volume555 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,035 kg–2,305 kg	Curb weight2,214 kg–2,681 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank93 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2006	Production years2002–2010
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines11
Power	Power135–265 kW (184–360 hp)	Power128–331 kW (174–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.9–4.8	Displacement (l)2.5–6.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 3.0d	Lowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI R5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 4.8is	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 6.0 W12
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Base	Items in the base trim34 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Sportpaket	Items in the top trim44 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort10 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 E53 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

Length: Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 4,754 mm, BMW X5 E53 4,667 mm (a 87 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,855 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 555 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 E53 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

The most frugal BMW X5 E53 uses 9 l/100 km (3.0d); the most frugal Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 9.4 l/100 km (2.5 TDI R5).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 E53 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

The strongest BMW X5 E53 makes 265 kW (360 hp) (4.8is); the strongest Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12).

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