BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 1.12 Crore, which is Rs. 82.27 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Porsche Cayenne, priced at Rs. 1.94 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Cayenne delivers 10.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2993cc engine producing 281.68bhp@4000rpm and the Cayenne a 2894cc engine producing 348.66bhp. If you're deciding between the X5 and Cayenne, the X5 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Cayenne stands out for performance and top speed.

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X5 vs Cayenne Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Porsche Cayenne
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.12 CroreRs. 1.94 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl10.8 kmpl
Engine 2993 cc2894 cc
Max power 281.68bhp@4000rpm348.66bhp
Top speed 243 Km/h248 Km/h

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Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive30d M SportPorsche Cayenne GTS
Rating
28 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.12 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.94 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2993 cc 2894 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 281.68bhp@4000rpm 348.66bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Porsche Cayenne Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 10.8 kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 Liters 770 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,16,465 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 3,75,612 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance X5 Insurance Cayenne Insurance
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Displacement
2993 cc
2894 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2894 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
281.68bhp@4000rpm
348.66bhp
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
500Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2170 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
6.0 Sec
Fuel Capacity
80 Liters
75 Liters
Top Speed
243 Km/h
248 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
10.8 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
6.1 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10.7 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Black, Sensatec Black
Standard Interior / Partial Leather Seats, Sports rear seat system, Central rev counter with Black dial, Compass instrument dial/Sport Chrono stopwatch instrument dial black, Roof lining and A-/B-/ C-pillar trims in fabric, Front and rear door sill guards in Aluminium with model logo at front and 'Cayenne' model logo on rear, Sun visors for driver and front passenger, Fixed luggage compartment cover, For single-tone interiors in matching interior colour, for two-tone interiors in the darker interior colour, with 'PORSCHE' logo, A choice of seven colored light schemes for the ambient lighting in(overhead console, front and rear door panels, door compartments, the front and rear footwell, including illumination of the front cupholder)
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
645 Liters
770 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Cayenne Design wheels, Wheels painted silver, Wheel Arch Cover in Black, Sideskirts, Lower Valance, Exterior Mirror Lower Trims including Mirror Base in Black, Exterior package Black (high-gloss), Preparation for towbar system, Rear Diffusor in Louvered Design, Door handles painted in exterior colour, Silver coloured model designation, Matrix LED Headlights, LED taillights including light strip, Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors, Electrically adjustable and heatable electrically folding exterior mirrors (also via remote key), aspherical on driver’s side, including ambient lighting, Panoramic Roof, fixed incl. electrically operated roller blind, Green-tinted thermally insulated glass, TPM Valve in Silver
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Yes
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Yes
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4930*1983*1698 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
2500 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Sports seats front (8-way, electric) with integrated headrests, Sport Chrono Package, Exhaust system in brushed stainless steel, Pedals and footrest in Black
USB Charger
Front
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Sound Package Plus with 10 Speakers and a total Output of 150 Watts
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
10
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Power Boot
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Cayenne Design wheels, Wheels painted silver, Wheel Arch Cover in Black, Sideskirts, Lower Valance, Exterior Mirror Lower Trims including Mirror Base in Black, Exterior package Black (high-gloss), Preparation for towbar system, Rear Diffusor in Louvered Design, Door handles painted in exterior colour, Silver coloured model designation, Matrix LED Headlights, LED taillights including light strip, Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors, Electrically adjustable and heatable electrically folding exterior mirrors (also via remote key), aspherical on driver’s side, including ambient lighting, Panoramic Roof, fixed incl. electrically operated roller blind, Green-tinted thermally insulated glass, TPM Valve in Silver
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel
Brake system with brake calipers in Black, Front passenger airbag deactivation function for mounting child seat on the front seat, Knee airbags for driver and front passenger, ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning & including reversing camera, Active Speed Limit Assist, Alarm system with interior surveillance, First Aid Kit with a warning triangle
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
Unlimited Kms

Is Porsche Cayenne Better Than BMW X5?

88% users have chosen Porsche Cayenne over BMW X5 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 33 users have also rated Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW X5 is better on the grounds of performance. On the basis of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 Cayenne
Mileage 5.0 5.0
Performance 3.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 5.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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BMW X5 Vs Porsche Cayenne FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne?
As per the users experiences BMW X5 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. On the basis of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne?
The BMW X5 is cheaper than Porsche Cayenne by ₹82.27 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne?
For the xDrive30d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X5 produces 281.68bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the GTS version, 2894 cc Petrol engine of Cayenne produces 348.66bhp of power and 500Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X5 has better performance.

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