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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8vsBMW X6 (F16) 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 X6 (F16)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Lightest
    2,185 kg
    4,817 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,288 km
    800 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
385hp287kW
381hp284kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight
2,955kg6,515lb
2,900kg6,393lb
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
73.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,063km660mi
Calculated
1,288km800mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,909mm193in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,702mm67in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
212mm8in
Trunk volume
670L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8BMW X6 (F16) M50dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (F16) 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d4,000-4,400 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 V8BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
20.7 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
169 km/h
105 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 has 4 hp more than BMW X6 (F16) M50d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
2,185 kg
4,817 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d5.2 s

Although Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 has more power, BMW X6 (F16) M50d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (F16) M50d and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 0.2 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (F16) M50d and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 1.4 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
1,288 km
800 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.2 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW X6 (F16) 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
385 hp
287 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Range score
1,063 km
660 mi
1,288 km
800 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 X6 (F16) M50d
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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