The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
€ 103,000

€ 65,400

€ 103,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Porsche Cayenne.
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne
66.8
78.1
86.4
67.1
76.3
85.2
78.1 in
Width
76.3 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
66.8 in
Height
67.1 in
115.5
192
114
191.1
192 in
Length
191.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
16.24 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne
E71
Generation
92A/958
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
478 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
478 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
11.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
11.65 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
24 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
534 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
534 mi
574 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
187.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft












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