The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 68,300

€ 53,100

€ 68,300
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 S 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 S
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 S
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
9.78 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive30i
9PA/955
Generation
E70
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive30i
157 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive30i
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13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
13.34 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
417 mi
Range
518 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
417 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
282.3 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 S
282.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 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