BMW iX vs Porsche Cayenne

How does the BMW iX stack up against the Porsche Cayenne? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW iXBMW iX
vs
Porsche CayennePorsche Cayenne
SpecBMW iXPorsche Cayenne
Horsepower (max)650 hp1,136 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.8 s2.5 s
Top speed250 km/h305 km/h
Variants317
Body styleLarge SUVPerformance SUV
GenerationI209YA / E3
Production2021 – present2018 – present
Length4,965 mm4,985 mm
Width1,970 mm1,980 mm
Height1,695 mm1,674 mm
Wheelbase3,000 mm2,895 mm

BMW iX vs Porsche Cayenne: common questions

Is the BMW iX or Porsche Cayenne faster?
The Porsche Cayenne is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the BMW iX's 3.6s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 3.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW iX or the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne makes more power: 1,136 hp (847 kW) versus 650 hp (485 kW) for the BMW iX.
Is the BMW iX or Porsche Cayenne faster on top speed?
The Porsche Cayenne has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the BMW iX.
What is the main difference between the BMW iX and the Porsche Cayenne?
The BMW iX is a large suv, while the Porsche Cayenne is a performance suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.