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BMW i5 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW i5 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW i5

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • significantly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW i5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,400 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers marginally more range – reaching up to 651 km, about 24 km more than the BMW i5.

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 significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 555 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 i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers significantly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 680 Nm more.

i5

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, Porsche Cayenne is only slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more boot space – 781 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 291 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 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, Plugin 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 : 19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 651 km
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BMW i5
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
90,200 - 141,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
74 - 651 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
550 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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