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BMW X5 vs VW Tayron - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or VW Tayron?

BMW X5

VW Tayron

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Tayron has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37445 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tayron manages with 1.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Tayron performs a bit better – achieving up to 123 km, about 18 km more than the BMW X5.

Tayron

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a convincingly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.10 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tayron tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls clearly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Tayron is evident lighter – 1682 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tayron offers distinct more room – 885 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron performs slightly better – up to 2090 L, which is about 220 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 a bit takes the win – 705 kg compared to 566 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 holds a very small edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BMW X5
VW Tayron

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X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km

BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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VW Tayron

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The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.

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BMW X5
VW Tayron

Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
39600 - 53300 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1682 - 1948 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
4935 mm
Length
4792 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1853 - 1866 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1666 - 1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1915 - 2090 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
204 - 240 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.