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: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 520 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Porsche Cayenne, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.5 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1120 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: | 125 mm (4.9 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 | |
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BMW 8 series is smaller. BMW 8 series and Porsche Cayenne are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1780 litres | |
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Porsche Cayenne has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 190 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`515 | 2`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 79 600 | 30 400 | |
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