BMW X5 M vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the BMW X5 M a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X5 M stands out with panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X5 M gets merino leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X5 M and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

Drivetrain

The BMW X5 M uses a Petrol producing 460kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The BMW X5 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 325kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X5 M is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BMW X5 M measures 4,948mm long on a 2,972mm wheelbase, 37mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 650L in the BMW X5 M and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 131L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,700kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The BMW X5 M turns in a 12.7 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW X5 M costs about $3,563 a year (12.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X5 M) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The BMW X5 M: more power (460kW against 325kW) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: the lower starting price ($167,800 against $247,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 650L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,700kg).

The Verdict

Porsche Cayenne Electric scores higher, 60 vs 59

The Porsche Cayenne Electric scores 60 to the BMW X5 M's 59 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 8 points), reliability (BMW X5 M ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 650L in the BMW X5 M, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW X5 M, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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