BMW X5 (2003 – 2007) vs Porsche Cayenne S (2002 – 2007): specs compared

The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.2 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 14.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,995 kg against 2,225 kg. At 4,783 mm, the Porsche Cayenne S is 117 mm longer than the BMW X5.

Specification BMW X5 BMW X5 2003 – 2007 Porsche Cayenne S Porsche Cayenne S 2002 – 2007
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2003 – 2007 2002 – 2007
Body style — —
Variants 6 2
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 218 – 360 hp 340 hp
Torque 290 – 500 Nm 420 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.1 – 8.6 s 7.2 s
Top speed 209 – 246 km/h 241 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.6 – 13.5 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 1,995 – 2,200 kg 2,225 – 2,245 kg

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