BMW X3 vs Porsche Cayenne

How does the BMW X3 stack up against the Porsche Cayenne? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW X3BMW X3
vs
Porsche CayennePorsche Cayenne
SpecBMW X3Porsche Cayenne
Horsepower (max)463 hp1,136 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.6 s2.5 s
Top speed250 km/h305 km/h
Variants617
Body styleMid-size SUVPerformance SUV
GenerationG459YA / E3
Production2024 – present2018 – present
Length4,755 mm4,985 mm
Width1,920 mm1,980 mm
Height1,660 mm1,674 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm2,895 mm

BMW X3 vs Porsche Cayenne: common questions

Is the BMW X3 or Porsche Cayenne faster?
The Porsche Cayenne is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the BMW X3's 4.4s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 4.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW X3 or the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne makes more power: 1,136 hp (847 kW) versus 463 hp (345 kW) for the BMW X3.
Is the BMW X3 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 X3.
What is the main difference between the BMW X3 and the Porsche Cayenne?
The BMW X3 is a mid-size suv, while the Porsche Cayenne is a performance suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.