BMW X5 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X5
Pick the X5 for a luxurious cabin, strong engines and generous space in a large premium SUV.
Best engine: The xDrive30d (diesel) or xDrive40i (petrol).
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Tiguan
Pick the Tiguan for a roomy, practical family SUV with strong towing and a wide engine range.
Best engine: The 1.5 TSI/eTSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
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Performance
B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
340 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
450 Nm
Winner
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250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,5 s
Winner
|
9,1 s
|
| Top speed |
243 km/h
Winner
|
210 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,3 hp/t
Winner
|
101,4 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
198 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,6 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
650 L
|
652 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.870 L
Winner
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1.650 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
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2,68 m
|
| Length |
4,92 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Width |
2,00 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,75 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X5
- Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
- Air suspension (if fitted)
- Cooling system needs checking
- EGR on diesels
Volkswagen Tiguan
- DSG fluid service and shift quality
- 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation (early)
- AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)
Pros
BMW X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
BMW X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Bigger and heavier than a T-Roc/Golf
- Higher consumption on powerful 2.0 TSI/R versions
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