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BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (748 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (114700 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW XM

Porsche Cayenne

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

XM

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Porsche Cayenne has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 87000 £, while the BMW XM costs 114700 £. That’s a price difference of around 27685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Porsche Cayenne performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 83 km, about 3 km more than the BMW XM.

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 BMW XM has a barely noticeable edge – offering 748 HP compared to 739 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW XM pulls minimal stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

XM

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 XM offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is noticeable lighter – 2130 kg compared to 2695 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers evident more room – 772 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW XM performs slight better – up to 1820 L, which is about 112 L more than the Porsche Cayenne.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne distinct takes the win – 705 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Cayenne proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Cayenne is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,000
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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BMW XM
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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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Porsche Cayenne

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
114700 - 157200 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
77 - 80 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
105 - 138 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2695 - 2795 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
5110 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
2005 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1755 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1820 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
700 - 1000 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
2998 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
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What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

The BMW XM is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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