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Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X6 comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (87,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or BMW X6?

Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X6: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

BMW X6

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 X6 is marginally cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

X6

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 considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 531 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 X6 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is moderately faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the BMW X6 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 750 Nm more.

Cayenne

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is marginally lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers markedly more boot space – 781 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,708 L, about 178 L more than the BMW X6.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries marginally more – 705 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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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Porsche Cayenne

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BMW IS BEST!!!!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Price
83,600 - 146,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 277 g/km
co2
188 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
83 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
2,240 - 2,445 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
4,930 mm
Length
4,960 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,019 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
365 - 705 kg
Payload
595 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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