The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 80,200

€ 56,000

€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive35i
66.9
75.9
86.6
69.9
76.1
86.5
75.9 in
Width
76.1 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
66.9 in
Height
69.9 in
112.4
188.9
115.5
191.2
188.9 in
Length
191.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5115 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.55 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
399 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive35i
156 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
12.82 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
17 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
447 mi
Range
523 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
447 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
191.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
263.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 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