Porsche Cayenne 2007 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 405 HP | 355 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Porsche Cayenne engine produces 50 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 25 NM more than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 17.1 l/100km | 14.3 l/100km | |
|
The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayenne could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 194 mm (7.6 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.77 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | 1750 litres | |
|
BMW X5 has more luggage space. Porsche Cayenne has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 1.6 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Porsche Cayenne can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Porsche Cayenne has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Porsche Cayenne, so Porsche Cayenne quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Porsche Cayenne has
|
BMW X5 has
| |