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BMW X2 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (41,700 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X2 or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW X2 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

X2

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,700 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the BMW X2 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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 substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 856 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 X2 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,100 Nm more.

X2

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 X2 is visibly lighter – 1,645 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers markedly more boot space – 781 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 221 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries visibly more – 705 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 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.

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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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Excellent, very attractive car. Drives superbly. I previously had the XC40 — that was fine, but the BMW suits me better in pretty much every respect.

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Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,700 - 59,600 £
Price
90,200 - 141,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 651 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 174 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
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 510 kg
Payload
550 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the BMW X2 have?

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

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