Compare 2011 BMW X5 vs 2010 Porsche Cayenne

2011 BMW X5
2010 Porsche Cayenne
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AWD 4-Door 35d
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door 35d 19 26 $47,655 $51,800
X5 AWD 4-Door 35i 16 23 $42,595 $46,300
X5 AWD 4-Door 35i Premium 16 23 $47,930 $52,100
X5 AWD 4-Door 35i Sport Activity 16 23 $50,230 $54,600
X5 AWD 4-Door 50i 14 20 $54,190 $58,900
X5 M AWD 4-Door 12 17 $78,845 $85,700
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AWD 4-Door GTS Manual
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS Manual 11 17 $64,980 $72,400
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS Tiptronic 13 18 $67,530 $75,400
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Manual 14 20 $40,770 $45,500
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S 13 19 $54,450 $60,700
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S Transsyberia Tiptronic 11 17 $63,540 $70,800
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Tiptronic 14 20 $43,320 $48,500
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo 12 19 $89,730 $99,900
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo S 12 19 $113,490 $126,300

Pricing

Invoice Price
$47,655
$64,980

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$51,800
$72,400

Monthly Payment Estimate
$863 / month
$1207 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.4
7.8

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 BMW X5 offers impressive handling and features, but lacks the styling and interior that makes competitors pop, while the X5 M offers nearly sports car levels of performance with all the utility of a standard X5. Despite some issues with practicality, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne is a luxurious and supremely capable performer.

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Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg 11 mpg

Highway
26 mpg 17 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)
NA -

Second Leg Room (in)
36.6 36.0

Front Head Room (in)
36.6 39.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.4 - TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)
60.0 58.5

Third Leg Room (in)
NA -

Second Head Room (in)
39.3 38.9

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Third Hip Room (in)
NA -

Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.0 56.7

Front Leg Room (in)
40.0 40.6

Third Head Room (in)
NA -

Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)
65.0 - TBD -

Wheelbase (in)
115.5 112.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.1 75.9

Track Width, Front (in)
64.7 - TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.7 - TBD -

Length, Overall (in)
191.2 188.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
69.9 66.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
21.9 19.07

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
61.8 62.51

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13.78 x 1.34

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13.00 x 1.10

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.5 26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
19.5 - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
42.0 38.4

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size
255/55R18 P295/35R21

Rear Tire Order Code
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Tire Size
255/55R18 P295/35R21

Spare Tire Size
Compact - TBD -

Front Tire Order Code
- TBD - - TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code
NA - TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
600 771

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
6000 7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5192 5070

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 21 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 21 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
425 @ 1750-2250 369 @ 3500

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
3.0L/182 4.8L/293

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
265 @ 4200 405 @ - TBD -

Engine Type
Diesel I6 Gas V8

Fuel System
DI SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 17

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 11

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 13

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 - TBD -

Trans Type
6 6

Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 1.0

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87 - TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40 - TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34 - TBD -

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.64 - TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14 - TBD -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - - TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 - TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17 - TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name
BMW X5 Porsche Cayenne

Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door SUV

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Integral Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.6 14.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
-- -

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-- -

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-- -

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-- -

Overall Side Crash Rating
-- -

Side Barrier Rating
-- -

Side Barrier Rating Driver
-- -

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-- -

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-- -

Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-- -

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-- -

Rollover Rating
-

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