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Land Rover Discovery vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (350 HP vs 1156 HP), boot space and price (67400 £ vs 87000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Porsche Cayenne?

Land Rover Discovery

Porsche Cayenne

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

Discovery

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Land Rover Discovery has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 67400 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

Cayenne

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne has a convincingly edge – offering 1156 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 806 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.30 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs distinct better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls convincingly stronger with 1500 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 800 Nm difference.

Discovery

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: Land Rover Discovery offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is a bit lighter – 2130 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers noticeable more room – 986 L compared to 781 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery performs to a small extent better – up to 2061 L, which is about 353 L more than the Porsche Cayenne.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery somewhat takes the win – 803 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 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, 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
Land Rover Discovery
Porsche Cayenne

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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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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Land Rover Discovery
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
67400 - 96900 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
221 - 224 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
89 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2720 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4956 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
2073 mm
Width
1980 - 1989 mm
Height
1846 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
353 - 1156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 1500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2997 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Discovery?

The Land Rover Discovery is offered with 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.