2013 BMW X5 vs 2013 Porsche Cayenne

2013 BMW X5

2013 Porsche Cayenne

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AWD 4-Door xDrive35d

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35d	19	26	$52,165	$56,700
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	16	23	$43,700	$47,500
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i Premium	16	23	$50,785	$55,200
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i Sport Activity	16	23	$53,085	$57,700
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i	14	20	$59,065	$64,200
X5 M AWD 4-Door	12	17	$81,740	$88,850

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AWD 4-Door Diesel

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Diesel	19	29	$49,995	$55,750
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS	15	21	$73,665	$82,050
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Manual	15	22	$43,785	$48,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S	16	22	$59,085	$65,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S Hybrid	20	24	$62,685	$69,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Tiptronic	17	23	$43,785	$48,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo	15	22	$97,695	$108,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,165

$49,995

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,700

$55,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$945 / month

$929 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

While it's not as fresh-faced as some of the competition, the 2013 BMW X5 continues to shine in utility, comfort, driving, and, in the X5 M, shockingly high performance.

The 2013 Porsche Cayenne spans a wide range of capabilities, from basic family hauler to track-worthy sports SUV, with a few stops in between--including a brand new diesel.

TCC Likes

Communicative steering
Abundant power
Car-like handling

Brisk acceleration
Comfortable, sporty cabin
Deft handling for its size

TCC Dislikes

Styling is losing its freshness
Price can quickly climb past $70,000 on V-8 models
iDrive is better, but can still be tricky

Less-than-efficient use of space
A small second row and no available third row
Base V-6 model underwhelms

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

36.600

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

36.600

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.4

- TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.000

- TBD -

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.300

- TBD -

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.000

- TBD -

Front Leg Room (in)

40.000

67.1

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.900

67.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.000

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

115.500

114.0

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.100

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.700

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.740

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

191.100

190.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

21.900

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.200

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.500

26.4

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.500

15.9-12.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.000

39.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Tires

Rear Tire Size

255/55R18

P255/55R18

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

255/55R18

P255/55R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

900

1157

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5192

- TBD -

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

425 @ 1750-2250

- TBD -

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/182

3.0/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

265 @ 4200

245 @ - TBD -

Engine Type

Diesel I6

Diesel V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

19 (Est)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.690

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.170

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.520

- TBD -

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.000

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.870

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.400

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.340

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.640

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.140

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Porsche Cayenne

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Emissions

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

- TBD -

10.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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