The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10)
€ 103,000

€ 68,300

€ 103,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Porsche Cayenne S.
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne S
66.8
78.1
86.4
66.9
75.9
86.6
78.1 in
Width
75.9 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
66.8 in
Height
66.9 in
115.5
192
112.4
188.9
192 in
Length
188.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne S
5567 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
8.91 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne S
E71
Generation
9PA/955
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne S
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
478 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
478 hp
380 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne S
147 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid X6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
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11.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
11.65 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
24 mpg
16 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
534 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
534 mi
417 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
282.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
187.5 kWh
282.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft