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Porsche Cayenne vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (90,200 £ vs 46,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Porsche Cayenne vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

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  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Cayenne

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 764 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 850 Nm more.

Cayenne

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more boot space – 781 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 311 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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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 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
Porsche Cayenne
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

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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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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Porsche Cayenne
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 249 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 705 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
BMW
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