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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 87,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit lighter

Porsche Cayenne

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 537 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Cayenne

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is slightly faster – 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: the Porsche Cayenne delivers visibly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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 terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is decisively ahead 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.

from £87,000
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 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
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,930 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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