BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne
Verdict
The BMW X5 is the sharper buy on numbers: RM469,800 against RM609,000 leaves RM139,200 in hand, and it is quicker to 100 km/h at 5.4 seconds despite the Porsche Cayenne’s higher 335 hp output. The BMW also has 540 Nm, an 83-litre tank and a longer 2,975 mm wheelbase. The Cayenne fights back with a much larger 772-litre boot, a wider body and a 4-year warranty. For Malaysia, the road tax difference is irrelevant at RM1,637 versus RM1,632.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the lower price, stronger torque and quicker 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if boot space, warranty cover and higher peak power matter more than the RM139,200 premium.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM469,800; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000
- Power and torque: BMW X5 308 hp/540 Nm; Porsche Cayenne 335 hp/450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW X5 5.4 s/250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne 5.7 s/248 km/h
- Size: BMW X5 4,935 mm long, 2,004 mm wide, 1,765 mm tall; Porsche Cayenne 4,930 mm, 2,194 mm, 1,698 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: BMW X5 2,975 mm/650 L; Porsche Cayenne 2,895 mm/772 L
- Warranty and road tax: BMW X5 2 years/RM1,637; Porsche Cayenne 4 years/RM1,632
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 469,800✓ | RM 609,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Power | 308 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 450 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s✓ | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.8 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Boot space | 650 L | 772 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | RM 1,632✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
X5
- RM139,200 cheaper than the Cayenne
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 540 Nm torque output
- Smaller 650-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- No fuel economy figure stated
Cayenne
- Larger 772-litre boot
- Higher 335 hp output
- Longer 4-year warranty
- Costs RM609,000, which is RM139,200 more
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 450 Nm torque
X5 vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne better?
The BMW X5 is the better numbers buy: it is RM139,200 cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h and has more torque. The Porsche Cayenne makes sense if you need its 772-litre boot and 4-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM469,800, while the Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000. That makes the Cayenne RM139,200 more expensive.
Which SUV is quicker?
The BMW X5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 5.4 seconds against the Porsche Cayenne’s 5.7 seconds. Top speed is also slightly higher in the BMW at 250 km/h versus 248 km/h.