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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8vsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 M50d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

S 4.2 diesel V8

385 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017
VS

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    252 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,215 kg
    4,883 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
385hp287kW
381hp284kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Gross weight
2,955kg6,515lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,063km660mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,939mm76in
2,010mm79in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,766mm70in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,702mm67in
Trunk volume
670L
-
Max trunk volume
1,780L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V83,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
21.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
385 hp
287 kW
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 has 4 hp more than BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
2,225 kg
4,905 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
252 km/h
157 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V85.4 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d5.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
1,063 km
660 mi
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
385 hp
287 kW
5.4 s
252 km/h
157 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
385 hp
287 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
Range score
1,063 km
660 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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