BMW 8 series 2018 vs Porsche Cayenne 2014
Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 320 HP | 245 HP | |
Torque: | 680 NM | 550 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 75 HP more power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.8 | |
The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that by driving the BMW 8 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 85 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
1210 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
Porsche Cayenne gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Cayenne can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.85 m | 4.86 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
Height: | 1.35 m | 1.71 m | |
BMW 8 series is smaller. BMW 8 series and Porsche Cayenne are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 670 litres | |
Porsche Cayenne has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 320 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`485 | 2`840 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 70 600 | 34 200 | |
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