Verdict
The BMW X5 asks RM85,828 more, but its 540 Nm hybrid-assisted drivetrain cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 5.4 seconds against the Touareg’s 6.0 seconds. The Volkswagen counters with 335 hp, an 810-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty, where the BMW has 308 hp, 650 litres and two years. For Malaysian family use, the Touareg’s extra 160 litres and night vision make a strong case; choose the X5 if its quicker response, head-up display and panoramic sunroof matter more. Annual road tax is virtually identical at RM1,637 versus RM1,632.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time, adaptive dampers, a head-up display and a panoramic sunroof.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you prioritise an 810-litre boot, 335 hp, night vision and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Performance: BMW X5 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds; Volkswagen Touareg in 6.0 seconds.
- Torque and power: BMW X5 540 Nm and 308 hp; Volkswagen Touareg 450 Nm and 335 hp.
- Boot space: BMW X5 650 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Warranty: BMW X5 two-year manufacturer warranty; Volkswagen Touareg five-year manufacturer warranty.
- Roof equipment: BMW X5 panoramic sliding sunroof; Volkswagen Touareg no sunroof.
X5
- 540 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Head-up display, auto parking and panoramic sliding sunroof.
- Adaptive dampers with air suspension and 21-inch wheels.
- RM85,828 dearer.
- 650-litre boot is 160 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
Touareg
- 810-litre boot and 90-litre fuel tank.
- 335 hp, night vision and HD Matrix LED headlamps.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty.
- Takes 6.0 seconds to reach 100 km/h versus 5.4 seconds.
- 450 Nm trails the X5 by 90 Nm.
- No head-up display, auto parking or sunroof.
| 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 | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 450 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 84.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 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 Touareg is the stronger practical buy with its 810-litre boot, night vision and five-year warranty. The X5 is better for performance, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds with 540 Nm, plus it gets a head-up display and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM85,828 more than the Volkswagen Touareg: RM470,800 versus RM384,972.
Which has the better warranty and luggage space?
The Volkswagen Touareg does. Its manufacturer warranty lasts five years against the BMW X5’s two years, and its 810-litre boot exceeds the X5’s 650 litres by 160 litres.