2014 BMW X5 vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz M Class vs 2014 Volkswagen Touareg

2014 BMW X5

2014 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2014 Volkswagen Touareg

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AWD 4-Door xDrive35d

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35d	23	31	$52,070	$56,600
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	18	27	$50,690	$55,100
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i	14	22	$62,745	$68,200
X5 RWD 4-Door sDrive35i	19	27	$48,575	$52,800

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4MATIC 4-Door ML 350

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350	17	22	$46,770	$50,290
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350 BlueTEC	20	28	$48,165	$51,790
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 550	14	19	$55,289	$59,450
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 63 AMG	13	17	$90,443	$97,250
M-Class RWD 4-Door ML 350	18	24	$44,445	$47,790

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4-Door 3.6L Exec

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Exec	17	23	$55,096	$57,935
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Lux	17	23	$49,500	$52,050
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L R-Line	17	23	$52,011	$54,690
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Sport	17	23	$42,386	$44,570
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Sport w/Nav	17	23	$45,752	$48,110
Touareg 4-Door Hybrid	20	24	$61,572	$64,745
Touareg 4-Door TDI Exec	20	29	$58,424	$61,435
Touareg 4-Door TDI Lux	20	29	$52,828	$55,550
Touareg 4-Door TDI R-Line	20	29	$55,339	$58,190
Touareg 4-Door TDI Sport w/Nav	20	29	$49,081	$51,610
Touareg 4-Door X	20	29	$53,417	$56,170

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,070

$46,770

$55,096

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,600

$50,290

$57,935

Monthly Payment Estimate

$943 / month

$838 / month

$966 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 BMW X5 lightens up its look and its act with a warmer cabin, lots of techno handling tricks, and standout safety gear.

For active families who need to tow a boat or occasionally head off-pavement–but don't need a third row–the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML is an excellence vehicle choice.

The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is an expensive way to purchase a mainstream brand's vehicle, but it's more luxurious than many of its mainstream competitors.

TCC Likes

Emphasis on handling, driving dynamics
Lighter, faster, more fuel-efficient
Warm cabin trims

Quiet, comfortable ride
Strong, efficient BlueTec diesel
Extensive list of tech options

Quiet cabin
Luxury-level interior
Refined driving feel

TCC Dislikes

Overwrought front-end look
Can get very pricey with options
Still a very small third row

Conservative exterior
Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
COMAND interface

Hybrid doesn't make sense next to TDI
Few high-tech options
Luxury price, mainstream brand

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

22 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.5

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.4

56.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

40.4

39.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

58.5

59.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

38.4

36.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.3

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

70.7

68.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

65.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

75.8

76.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

114.8

113.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.8

38.2

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.8

38.2

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

76.7

80.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

24.6

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P255/50HR19

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P255/50HR19

P275/45HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

7200

7716

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

7200

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5952

7200

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

720

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

720

772

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4930

4751

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6173

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

19 X 8

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

19 X 8

20 X 9

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 1500

273 @ 3500

266 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.5 L/213

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 4000

302 @ 6500

280 @ 6200

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Diesel I-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

4.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

1.86

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

3.83

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

2.84

Trans Order Code

205

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

1.00

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

4MOTION

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.70

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.70

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

9.6 (Est)

9.4 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0 (Est)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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