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BMW Alpina XB7 vs Porsche Cayenne

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 BMW Alpina XB7

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2027 Porsche Cayenne

Overview

SpecBMW Alpina XB7ALPINA XB7 SUVPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Selected trimALPINA XB7 SUVE-Hybrid
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typemild hybridplug-in hybrid
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW Alpina XB7ALPINA XB7 SUVPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
MSRP$156,000$107,300 (best)
Lowest listing price—$21,380 (best)
Median listing price—$105,722 (best)
Highest listing price—$132,032 (best)
For sale now06 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW Alpina XB7ALPINA XB7 SUVPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Combined MPG17 MPG22 MPG (best)
City MPG16 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG20 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank21.9 gal (best)18 gal

Performance

SpecBMW Alpina XB7ALPINA XB7 SUVPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Horsepower631 hp (best)463 hp
Torque590 lb-ft (best)479 lb-ft
Engine size4.4 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecBMW Alpina XB7ALPINA XB7 SUVPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume90.4 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity7,500 lbs7,716 lbs (best)
Payload1,180 lbs (best)—
Curb weight5,986 lbs5,415 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)—
Wheelbase122.2 in (best)114 in
Length203.9 in (best)194 in
Width78.3 in (best)78 in
Height70.7 in (best)66 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW Alpina XB7ALPINA XB7 SUVPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW Alpina XB7Porsche Cayenne
1

ALPINA XB7 SUV

$156,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

E-Hybrid

$107,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

S

$108,300 MSRP

3—

S

$114,900 MSRP

4—

S E-Hybrid

$111,600 MSRP

5—

S E-Hybrid

$117,100 MSRP

6—

GTS

$132,400 MSRP

7—

GTS

$137,100 MSRP

8—

Turbo E-Hybrid

$164,500 MSRP

9—

Turbo E-Hybrid

$169,100 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW Alpina XB7 vs Porsche Cayenne FAQ

Which is better: 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 vs 2027 Porsche Cayenne on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Porsche Cayenne starts lower at $107,300. Live Porsche Cayenne listings start at $21,380.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (107,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on horsepower in this comparison (729).
Which has better seats: 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).