The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia Tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 69,500

€ 80,200

€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X5 4.8i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
BMW X5 4.8i
Porsche Cayenne S
68.5
76.1
86.5
66.9
75.9
86.6
76.1 in
Width
75.9 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
68.5 in
Height
66.9 in
115.5
191.1
112.4
188.9
191.1 in
Length
188.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 4.8i
Porsche Cayenne S
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5115 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.04 %

General
BMW X5 4.8i
Porsche Cayenne S
E70
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 4.8i
Porsche Cayenne S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 hp
399 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
BMW X5 4.8i
Porsche Cayenne S
149 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i
13.73 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 4.8i
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
20 mpg
17 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
440 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
440 mi
447 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
263.3 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
227.4 kWh
263.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 4.8i
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft












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