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BMW X4 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW X4 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW X4

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

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 X4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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 clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s roughly 646 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 X4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 800 Nm more.

X4

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 X4 is somewhat lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 256 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.

from £90,200
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 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 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
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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