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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 5 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 570 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Cayenne

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers noticeably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers markedly more boot space – 781 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plug-in 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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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