BMW X5 E70 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

2006–2013 vs 2002–2010 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 E70 4,857 mm, Cayenne 9PA 4,798 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: X5 E70 620 l, Cayenne 9PA 540 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 E70 7.4 l/100 km, Cayenne 9PA 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: X5 E70 173–408 kW, Cayenne 9PA 176–331 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 E70 38 items (Base), Cayenne 9PA 33 items (Cayenne).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X5 E702006–2013 · 10 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Exclusive Edition, Sport-PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Cayenne 9PA2002–2010 · 4 engines · Cayenne, S, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 E702006–2013no listings	Porsche Cayenne 9PA2002–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,854 mm–4,857 mm	Length4,782 mm–4,798 mm
Width	Width1,933 mm–1,994 mm	Width1,928 mm
Height	Height1,766 mm–1,776 mm	Height1,699 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm	Wheelbase2,855 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm–222 mm	Ground clearance217 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume620 l	Trunk volume540 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,070 kg–2,380 kg	Curb weight2,160 kg–2,355 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2013	Production years2002–2010
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines4
Power	Power173–408 kW (235–555 hp)	Power176–331 kW (239–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8	Displacement (l)3.0–4.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · xDrive30d	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · Diesel 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · M	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · Turbo 4.5
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed266 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Cayenne
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Base	Items in the base trim33 · Cayenne
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim43 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety10 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 E70 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

Length: BMW X5 E70 4,857 mm, Porsche Cayenne 9PA 4,798 mm (a 59 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,933 vs 2,855 mm. Boot: 620 vs 540 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 E70 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

The most frugal BMW X5 E70 uses 7.4 l/100 km (xDrive30d); the most frugal Porsche Cayenne 9PA 9.3 l/100 km (Diesel 3.0).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 E70 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

The strongest BMW X5 E70 makes 408 kW (555 hp) (M); the strongest Porsche Cayenne 9PA 331 kW (450 hp) (Turbo 4.5).

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