Competition remains intense among performance-focused midsize luxury SUVs. Due to their impressive ability to blend day-to-day practicality with exhilarating driving dynamics, it's no wonder why more and more people have gravitated toward these types of vehicles. Whether you have a growing thirst for adventure or a growing family, luxury SUVs like the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne offer an impressive compromise between prestige and versatility.
If you're finding it difficult to choose between these two SUVs, we're here to help. Our team at Apple BMW in York, Pennsylvania, has created this comparison in which the dynamic BMW X5 goes up against the Porsche Cayenne. Which SUV model will earn the victory? Read on to find out.
Cargo Capacities
One of the reasons you lean towards an SUV might be due to the versatile and generous proportions in its cabin. The interiors of the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne exude a certain level of refinement, but it's the BMW X5 that provides you with more space for day-to-day usability. If you're a person who travels a lot and wants a spacious and agile ride, the X5 is the ideal SUV for you.
The BMW X5 supports around 34 cubic feet of cargo in the trunk, even with the passengers seated in the second row. The X5 also has a third-row option, which the Cayenne doesn't come with. If you want more room for luggage, supplies, or anything else, you can fold the second row flat on the BMW X5 and enjoy a total cargo capacity of about 72 cubic feet.
When you compare these X5 numbers to the cargo capacities of the Porsche Cayenne, they become more impressive. The Cayenne only offers around 27 cubic feet behind the rear seats and about 60 cubic feet of total cargo capacity.
Safety
One of the most important factors you should consider when purchasing a vehicle is safety. You want to ensure that no matter what happens on the road, your vehicle keeps you alert and safe. The BMW X5 comes standard with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, automatic braking, and lane-keep assist. On the other hand, the Porsche Cayenne does not come standard with these safety features, with only some trims featuring lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring.
Infotainment Hubs
Aside from the sophisticated looks of the Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5, the two luxury vehicles share advanced infotainment systems. Whether you're trying to access the newest episode of your favorite podcast or pulling up navigational instructions to a new theater, these SUVs provide you with user-friendly and intuitive controls.
The Cayenne's 12-inch touch screen is sharp and quick to respond, which makes it easy to get to the screen you have in mind. As with the BMW X5, connecting your smartphone to the Cayenne's touch screen is possible. The only edge of the BMW is its touch screen, which is around 12.3 inches wide and easier to learn (especially for people new to luxury SUVs).
Fuel Consumption With Base Performance
Both the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne come with powerful engines and offer impressive performance. For many people, however, fuel economy is a sticking point. If you take a look at the base trims of the two luxury SUVs, the new BMW X5 gets a significant nod in overall efficiency.
The BMW X5 comes standard with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that generates around 335 horsepower, while the Porsche Cayenne comes standard with a 3.0-liter V-8 engine that delivers about 355 horsepower. Clearly, the Cayenne offers a more powerful engine than the X5. However, the X5 is much more fuel efficient than the Cayenne. The BMW X5 gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city, while the Cayenne has an EPA-estimate of only 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city.
Dimensions
The BMW X5 is a little bigger, with a height of around 69 inches, a width of about 79 inches, a length of about 194 inches, and a wheelbase of 117.1 inches. The Porsche Cayenne has a height of 66.8 inches, a width of 78.1 inches, a length of 193.7 inches, and a wheelbase of 114 inches.
Price
The Porsche Cayenne is more expensive than the BMW X5. And if you compare their base models, you'll find that the X5's base model offers more features than the Cayenne's base model. Hence, you get more value by purchasing the X5 than the Cayenne.
For example, the base Porsche Cayenne, which starts at around $70,350, comes with fewer driver assistance features that come standard on the X5 base model, which goes for about $61,190.
Drivetrain
To keep you in control of your powerful ride through several road conditions, the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne offer all-wheel-drive systems. They're designed to deliver the ideal amount of grip needed to prevent wheel slip, so you can confidently trek through rain and sleet. All Cayenne models, though, come standard with an all-wheel-drive system, while you'll need to choose a higher trim to make it available on the BMW X5.
Get Behind the Wheel of a New BMW X5 Today at Apple BMW
With more fuel economy, safety features, and larger interior proportions, the X5 provides you with a more powerful family hauler than the Cayenne. If you want to explore the new BMW X5, please don't hesitate to take the short drive from your house to our York dealership. We have a vast inventory of BMW X5s and would love to offer you a test drive today.
If you would like to upgrade your current BMW to a newer and more advanced model, consider valuing your trade-in online today. This allows you to get a sense of how much your current BMW could save you. If you're contemplating financing your vehicle, consider applying with us through our website. At Apple BMW, we offer great rates when you finance your new BMW with us. So feel free to apply online, and you could even get pre-approved. What are you waiting for? Contact us today so you can get behind the wheel of the car of your dreams.