The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 56,900

€ 53,100

€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayenne Diesel is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive30i.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
BMW X5 xDrive30i
66.9
75.9
86.6
68.5
76.1
86.5
75.9 in
Width
76.1 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
66.9 in
Height
68.5 in
112.4
188.9
115.5
191.1
188.9 in
Length
191.1 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6647 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.37 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
BMW X5 xDrive30i
9PA/955
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
237 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
406 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
BMW X5 xDrive30i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i
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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
21.54 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
25 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
668 mi
Range
518 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
668 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
193.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
191.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft












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