BMW X7 vs Porsche Cayenne

How does the BMW X7 stack up against the Porsche Cayenne? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW X7BMW X7
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Porsche CayennePorsche Cayenne
SpecBMW X7Porsche Cayenne
Horsepower (max)375 hp1,136 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)5.8 s2.5 s
Top speed210 km/h305 km/h
Variants117
Body styleFull-size SUVPerformance SUV
GenerationG079YA / E3
Production2019 – present2018 – present
Length5,172 mm4,985 mm
Width2,000 mm1,980 mm
Height1,835 mm1,674 mm
Wheelbase3,105 mm2,895 mm

BMW X7 vs Porsche Cayenne: common questions

Is the BMW X7 or Porsche Cayenne faster?
The Porsche Cayenne is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the BMW X7's 5.5s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 5.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW X7 or the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne makes more power: 1,136 hp (847 kW) versus 375 hp (280 kW) for the BMW X7.
Is the BMW X7 or Porsche Cayenne faster on top speed?
The Porsche Cayenne has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 130 mph (210 km/h) for the BMW X7.
What is the main difference between the BMW X7 and the Porsche Cayenne?
The BMW X7 is a full-size suv, while the Porsche Cayenne is a performance suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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