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Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (87,000 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or BMW X3?

Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X3: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

BMW X3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly lighter

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

Cayenne

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 554 km more than the BMW X3.

X3

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 758 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 X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is moderately faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the BMW X3 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 830 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 X3 is slightly lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers markedly more boot space – 781 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,708 L, about 8 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is decisively ahead 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
87,000 - 186,400 £
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 277 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4,930 mm
Length
4,755 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
365 - 705 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 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, C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Porsche
Brand
BMW
Is the Porsche Cayenne offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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