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BMW - 8 Series VS Volkswagen - Touareg

DetailsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
BrandBMWVolkswagen
Model8 SeriesTouareg
Generation8 Series Coupe (G15 LCI, facelift 2022)Touareg III (CR, facelift 2023)
Modification840d (340 Hp) Mild Hybrid xDrive Steptronic3.0 V6 TDI (231 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic
Start Of ProductionMarch, 2022May, 2023

Performance

SpecsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh4.8 sec7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph4.8 sec7.7 sec
Max Speed250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph222 km/h 137.94 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.29None

Body & Dimensions

SpecsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
Body TypeCoupeSUV
Seats45
Doors25
Length4851 mm 190.98 in.4878 mm 192.05 in.
Width1902 mm 74.88 in.1984 mm 78.11 in.
Width Including Mirrors2137 mm 84.13 in.2193 mm 86.34 in.
Height1346 mm 52.99 in.1712 mm 67.4 in.
Wheelbase2822 mm 111.1 in.2904 mm 114.33 in.
Front Track1627 mm 64.06 in.1655-1671 mm 65.16 - 65.79 in.
Rear Track1642 mm 64.65 in.1672-1688 mm 65.83 - 66.46 in.
Front Overhang953 mm 37.52 in.None
Rear Overhang1076 mm 42.36 in.None
Min Turning Circle11.9 m 39.04 ft.12.2 m 40.03 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance121 mm 4.76 in.None

Fuel Consumption

SpecsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
Rating
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Emission StandardEuro 6dEuro 6 EA
Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp6.5-6.8 l/100 km 36.19 - 34.59 US mpg 43.46 - 41.54 UK mpg 15.38 - 14.71 km/l8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l
Co2 Emissions Wltp170-179 g/km210 g/km

Engine & Transmission

SpecsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
Powertrain ArchitectureMHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV)Internal Combustion engine
Power340 Hp @ 4400 rpm.231 Hp
Power Per Litre113.6 Hp/l77.9 Hp/l
Torque700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm. 516.29 lb.-ft. @ 1750-2250 rpm.500 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. 368.78 lb.-ft. @ 1500-3000 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, LongitudinalFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeB57D30BDEND
Engine Displacement2993 cm3 182.64 cu. in.2967 cm3 181.06 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine ConfigurationInlineV-engine
Cylinder Bore84 mm 3.31 in.None
Piston Stroke90 mm 3.54 in.None
Compression Ratio16.5None
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder44
Fuel Injection SystemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Engine AspirationTwin-power turbo, IntercoolerTurbocharger, Intercooler
ValvetrainDOHCNone
Engine Oil Capacity7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-045W-30, 0W-30 / VW 507 00
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor permanently drive the four wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode.The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelAll wheel drive (4x4)All wheel drive (4x4)
Front SuspensionDouble wishboneNone
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspensionNone
Engine SystemsStart & Stop System Particulate filterStart & Stop System Particulate filter
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic8 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic

Brakes

SpecsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discsDisc
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinionSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric SteeringElectric Steering
Tires SizeFront wheel tires: 245/40 R19; 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R19; 275/30 R20255/60 R18 H; 255/55 R19 H
Wheel Rims SizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 19; 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19; 9J x 208J x 18; 8J x 19
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

SpecsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
Rating
Battery TechnologyLithium-ion (Li-Ion)None
Battery LocationUnder the front hoodNone
Electric Motor Power11 HpNone
Electric Motor LocationFront, LongitudinalNone
Battery Voltage48 VNone
Adblue Tank18.5 l 4.89 US gal | 4.07 UK galNone

Weight & Capacity

SpecsBMW - 8 SeriesVolkswagen - Touareg
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio5.6 kg/Hp, 177.5 Hp/tonne9.2 kg/Hp, 109.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio2.7 kg/Nm, 365.5 Nm/tonne4.2 kg/Nm, 236.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1915 kg 4221.85 lbs.2118 kg 4669.39 lbs.
Max Weight2410 kg 5313.14 lbs.2850 kg 6283.17 lbs.
Max Load495 kg 1091.29 lbs.732 kg 1613.78 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum420 l 14.83 cu. ft.810 l 28.6 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity66 l 17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal