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BMW X5 vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 88700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

BMW X5 vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

BMW X5

  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeable more trunk space

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • distinct more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • minimal lighter

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW X5 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77100 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11657 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs clearly better – achieving up to 652 km, about 547 km more than the BMW X5.

Taycan Wagon

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 Taycan Wagon has a distinct edge – offering 952 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs slight better – reaching 260 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan Wagon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1110 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 360 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.

Seats: BMW X5 offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Taycan Wagon is minimal lighter – 2190 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers noticeable more room – 650 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1870 L, which is about 658 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 a bit takes the win – 705 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon sits well ahead of its rival 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 Taycan Wagon

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from about £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 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 Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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BMW X5
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4935 mm
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
475 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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.