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BMW iX vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW iX vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW iX

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more electric range
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Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

iX

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW iX is visibly cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,600 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX offers barely more range – reaching up to 701 km, about 50 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

Cayenne

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 497 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW iX takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers visibly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 1,015 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

iX

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 slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries a bit more – 705 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne stands well ahead of its rival 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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Massimiliano La Vignma
5 Feb 2026, 13:42:39

Innovative, with generous interior space but at the expense of the boot. I have an M60 — strong acceleration and excellent self-charging, especially on the motorway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
Price
90,200 - 141,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
600 - 701 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 575 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW iX offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW iX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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