BMW X1 vs Porsche Cayenne

How does the BMW X1 stack up against the Porsche Cayenne? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW X1BMW X1
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Porsche CayennePorsche Cayenne
SpecBMW X1Porsche Cayenne
Horsepower (max)312 hp1,136 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)5.4 s2.5 s
Top speed250 km/h305 km/h
Variants217
Body styleCompact SUVPerformance SUV
GenerationU119YA / E3
Production2022 – present2018 – present
Length4,500 mm4,985 mm
Width1,845 mm1,980 mm
Height1,642 mm1,674 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm2,895 mm

BMW X1 vs Porsche Cayenne: common questions

Is the BMW X1 or Porsche Cayenne faster?
The Porsche Cayenne is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the BMW X1's 5.1s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 5.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW X1 or the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne makes more power: 1,136 hp (847 kW) versus 312 hp (233 kW) for the BMW X1.
Is the BMW X1 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 X1.
What is the main difference between the BMW X1 and the Porsche Cayenne?
The BMW X1 is a compact suv, while the Porsche Cayenne is a performance suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.