BMW X5 (2003 – 2007) vs Porsche Cayenne (2002 – 2007): specs compared
The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 345 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,995 kg against 2,160 kg. At 4,783 mm, the Porsche Cayenne is 117 mm longer than the BMW X5.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2003 – 2007
|
Porsche
Cayenne
2002 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2002 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 218 – 360 hp | 250 – 345 hp |
| Torque | 290 – 500 Nm | 310 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 8.6 s | 6.8 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 246 km/h | 214 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 13.5 L/100 km | 13.2 – 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 | 1,995 – 2,200 kg | 2,160 – 2,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.