2016 BMW X6 vs 2016 Porsche Cayenne

2016 BMW X6

2016 Porsche Cayenne

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AWD 4-Door xDrive35i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X6 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	18	24	$58,370	$62,900
X6 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i	15	21	$69,775	$75,300
X6 RWD 4-Door sDrive35i	18	25	$56,250	$60,600
X6 M AWD 4-Door	14	19	$94,525	$102,200

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door	19	24	N/A	$58,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Diesel	21	28	N/A	$62,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS	16	23	N/A	$95,500
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S	17	24	N/A	$74,800
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$77,200
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo	14	21	N/A	$114,700
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo S	14	21	N/A	$157,300

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Invoice Price

$58,370

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$62,900

$58,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1048 / month

$972 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 BMW X6 stays ahead of the SUV curve with its graceful roofline and hard-charging M performance—but at what point is it not an SUV anymore?

The 2016 Porsche Cayenne offers more than enough on-the-road (or on-the-track) performance to satisfy enthusiast cravings, and it's likely to surprise and delight with its versatility and ruggedness.

TCC Likes

Fresh new face on a stylish body
More power for V-8 model
Available night vision technology

Strong acceleration (all except base)
Capable handling
Lots of room for individualization

TCC Dislikes

Coupe-crossover styling is still a love it or leave it proposition
Ride isn't all that plush
Neither as luxurious nor as off-road capable as some alternatives

No third-row seating; smallish second row
Interior isn't so space-efficient
Underwhelming base model

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.9

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Front Hip Room (in)

57.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

78.7

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.2

Length, Overall (in)

192

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.2

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

114

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.6

23.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.7

62.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.6

23.7

Brakes

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

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/50HR19

P255/55VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50HR19

P255/55VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6000

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4750

4488

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6195

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

300 @ 1300

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

300 @ 6300

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

2TB

G1G

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.83

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.84

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X6

Porsche Cayenne

Body Style

Sports Activity Coupe

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Emissions

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

8.8

8.4

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