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BMW X5 vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Porsche Panamera?

BMW X5

Porsche Panamera

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

X5

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 X5 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77100 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22714 £.

Both cars consume an average of 3 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 performs minimal better – achieving up to 105 km, about 8 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 Panamera has a evident edge – offering 782 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls noticeable stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X5 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Panamera is to a small extent lighter – 1960 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers clearly perceptible more room – 650 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs noticeable better – up to 1870 L, which is about 485 L more than the Porsche Panamera.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 distinct takes the win – 705 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 has only a minor advantage 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 Panamera

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X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 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 Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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BMW X5
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4935 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
340 - 545 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
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.