BMW X5 (2000 – 2003) vs Porsche Cayenne S (2002 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 340 hp at most. The BMW X5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 14.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,070 kg against 2,225 kg. At 4,783 mm, the Porsche Cayenne S is 117 mm longer than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 dates from 2000 – 2003, the Porsche Cayenne S from 2002 – 2007.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2000 – 2003
|
Porsche
Cayenne S
2002 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2002 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 340 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 480 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 10.5 s | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 240 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 – 14.9 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,070 – 2,180 kg | 2,225 – 2,245 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

