BMW X5 vs. Porsche Cayenne Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the BMW X5 and the Porsche Cayenne are full-blown speedsters.

Handling
The Porsche and the BMW X5 have approximately comparable tires. With their similar turning circles, the Cayenne and the BMW X5 indubitably handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Porsche's engine isn't much bigger than the BMW X5's. The Porsche Cayenne has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the BMW X5.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the BMW X5 and the Porsche Cayenne regarding hauling capacity. Neither the X5 nor the Porsche Cayenne has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The Porsche Cayenne outpulls the X5 by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll very likely take the Porsche Cayenne for a fill-up about as often as the BMW X5.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the X5 offers a bit more head room than the Cayenne, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Cayenne is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the BMW.

Dimensions
The Porsche Cayenne is a little heavier than the BMW X5. The X5's tank is roughly the same size as the Porsche Cayenne's, though the Porsche Cayenne's is somewhat bigger. The BMW X5 and the Porsche Cayenne compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The BMW is quite a bit cheaper to get to the dealership than the Porsche. When it comes to fuel economy, the BMW X5 beats the Porsche. The BMW X5 will save you money at the pump compared to the Porsche Cayenne. The BMW X5 is markedly less expensive than the Porsche Cayenne with respect to MSRP.

Overview
The Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X5 have the same basic after-sale protection.