Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.1 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 385 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 850 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW X5, but torque is 200 NM more than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1780 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Porsche Cayenne has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`955 | 2`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Porsche Cayenne has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Porsche Cayenne, so Porsche Cayenne quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 28 800 | |
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