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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (50800 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW 5 Series Saloon

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50800 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 36172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs evident better – achieving up to 105 km, about 22 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 739 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Porsche Cayenne takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs slightly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is to a small extent lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers evident more room – 772 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne to a small extent takes the win – 705 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 - 105 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50800 - 123800 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
430 - 600 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche

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What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Saloon have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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