Verdict
The BMW X5 costs RM470,800, RM85,828 more than the RM384,972 Volkswagen Touareg, and it earns part of that gap with a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 540 Nm and eight airbags. Its 650-litre boot is the trade-off, however, against the Touareg’s much more useful 810 litres. The Volkswagen also brings a 335 hp V6, 90-litre tank, night vision and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the X5 for stronger torque, quicker acceleration and its extra driver-assistance hardware; choose the Touareg if luggage capacity and lower outlay matter more.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time, eight airbags, a head-up display and auto parking.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want to save RM85,828 while gaining an 810-litre boot, 335 hp, night vision and five years of warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Performance: BMW X5 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds with 540 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 seconds with 450 Nm.
- Power: BMW X5 308 hp at 5,000 rpm; Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp at 5,300 rpm.
- Boot space: BMW X5 650 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Safety and warranty: BMW X5 has eight airbags and a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty; Volkswagen Touareg has six airbags and a five-year unlimited-mileage…
- Fuel tank: BMW X5 83 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 90 litres.
X5
- Quicker 5.4-second century sprint and 540 Nm.
- Eight airbags, head-up display and auto parking.
- Panoramic sliding sunroof and 21-inch wheels.
- RM85,828 dearer.
- 650-litre boot trails the Touareg’s 810 litres.
- Two-year warranty is three years shorter.
Touareg
- RM85,828 lower purchase price.
- 810-litre boot and 90-litre fuel tank.
- 335 hp, night vision and five-year warranty.
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 450 Nm is 90 Nm down on the X5.
- Six airbags versus the X5’s eight.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800 | RM384,972✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,632✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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X5 vs Touareg FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The X5 is better for acceleration, torque and safety hardware, with 540 Nm, 5.4-second 0-100 km/h and eight airbags. The Touareg is the more practical and lower-cost choice, with an 810-litre boot, 90-litre tank and five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM470,800 and the Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972, so the X5 is RM85,828 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot, the BMW X5 or Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the larger boot at 810 litres, 160 litres more than the BMW X5’s 650 litres. Both are five-seat SUVs with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
