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Porsche Cayenne vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (90,200 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Porsche Cayenne vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Cayenne

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 563 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

5 Series Saloon

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 visibly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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

Cayenne

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is somewhat lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries a bit more – 705 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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.

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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
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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 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 249 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 705 kg
Payload
425 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Porsche
Brand
BMW
Is the Porsche Cayenne offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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