2014 BMW X5 vs 2014 Porsche Cayenne

2014 BMW X5

2014 Porsche Cayenne

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AWD 4-Door xDrive35d

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35d	23	31	$52,070	$56,600
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	18	27	$50,690	$55,100
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i	14	22	$62,745	$68,200
X5 RWD 4-Door sDrive35i	19	27	$48,575	$52,800

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AWD 4-Door Diesel

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Diesel	20	29	N/A	$56,600
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Diesel Platinum Edition	20	29	N/A	$66,900
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS	15	21	N/A	$83,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Manual	15	22	N/A	$49,600
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Platinum Edition	17	23	N/A	$63,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S	16	22	N/A	$66,800
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S Hybrid	20	24	N/A	$70,900
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Tiptronic	17	23	N/A	$52,600
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo	15	22	N/A	$110,400
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo S	14	20	N/A	$146,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,070

$131,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$943 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 BMW X5 lightens up its look and its act with a warmer cabin, lots of techno handling tricks, and standout safety gear.

Yes, Porsche does make a family car, and this is it; the 2014 Cayenne runs the gamut from sporty errand mule to track-worthy sports SUV, with some interesting green options in between.

TCC Likes

Emphasis on handling, driving dynamics
Lighter, faster, more fuel-efficient
Warm cabin trims

Quick acceleration
Comfortable, sporty cabin
Capable handling

TCC Dislikes

Overwrought front-end look
Can get very pricey with options
Still a very small third row

Interior isn't so space-efficient
No third-row seating; smallish second row
Some may find V-6 underwhelming

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

39.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

58.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

114

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.2

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

190.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.8

23.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.8

23.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

76.7

62.9

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

H9M

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P255/55VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

H9M

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P255/55VR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5952

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4930

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6283

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Diesel I-6

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 1500

406 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.0 L/181

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 4000

240 @ 3500

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

205

G1G

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.83

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.84

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Porsche Cayenne

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Emissions

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

8.4

9.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

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