BMW X7 2018 vs Porsche Cayenne 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (BMW X7) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Porsche Cayenne) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 462 HP | 550 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 770 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is a more dynamic driving. BMW X7 engine produces 88 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Porsche Cayenne. Due to the lower power, BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 280 mm (11 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: | 5.15 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.67 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger. BMW X7 is 23 cm longer than the Porsche Cayenne, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2120 litres | 1607 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW X7 has 319 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. This could mean that the BMW X7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X7 (by 513 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Porsche Cayenne, which means BMW X7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`255 | 3`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 84 800 | 77 400 | |
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