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BMW X3 vs Porsche Cayenne – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW X3 or Porsche Cayenne fits your lifestyle better.

BMW X3

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Porsche Cayenne

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW X3 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51300 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 35743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X3 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 88 km, about 5 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

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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 has a decisively edge – offering 739 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 341 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs slightly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BMW X3 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls evident stronger with 950 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, BMW X3 is a bit lighter – 1930 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers evident more room – 772 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs barely noticeable better – up to 1708 L, which is about 8 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne to a small extent takes the win – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Cayenne shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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BMW X3

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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
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Porsche

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What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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