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BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 1156 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 87000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW X5

Porsche Cayenne

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

X5

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 X5 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77100 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne performs decisively better – achieving up to 642 km, about 537 km more than the BMW X5.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 1156 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 531 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs to a small extent better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls clearly stronger with 1500 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 750 Nm difference.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is hardly perceptible lighter – 2130 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers a bit more room – 781 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1870 L, which is about 162 L more than the Porsche Cayenne.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 705 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.

BMW X5
Porsche Cayenne

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km

BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Porsche Cayenne

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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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BMW X5
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 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
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2720 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4935 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1980 - 1989 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
353 - 1156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 1500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.