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BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 87,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW XM

Porsche Cayenne

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Porsche Cayenne is noticeably cheaper – starting at 87,000 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,142 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 562 km more than the BMW XM.

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 noticeably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 748 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers markedly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

XM

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.

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is visibly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is clearly superior overall 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 £87,000
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 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
4,930 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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