BMW X3 (2007 – 2010) vs Porsche Cayenne (2007 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 286 hp at most. The BMW X3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 8.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 2,160 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Porsche Cayenne is 142 mm longer than the BMW X3.
| Specification |
BMW
X3
2007 – 2010
|
Porsche
Cayenne
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2010 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 286 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 580 Nm | 385 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 11.5 s | 8.1 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 240 km/h | 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 9.5 L/100 km | 12.4 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,798 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,630 – 1,875 kg | 2,160 – 2,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.