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BMW X6 vs Porsche Cayenne

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

Vehicles

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2027 BMW X6

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2026 Porsche Cayenne

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Overview

SpecBMW X6xDrive40iPorsche CayenneBase
Selected trimxDrive40iBase
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X6xDrive40iPorsche CayenneBase
MSRP$77,300 (best)$89,900
Lowest listing price$15,029 (best)$23,421
Median listing price$63,993 (best)$100,411
Highest listing price$113,772 (best)$154,522
For sale now1650 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X6xDrive40iPorsche CayenneBase
Combined MPG23 MPG (best)19 MPG
City MPG22 MPG (best)17 MPG
Highway MPG26 MPG (best)23 MPG
Fuel tank21.9 gal23.7 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW X6xDrive40iPorsche CayenneBase
Horsepower375 hp (best)348 hp
Torque398 lb-ft (best)368 lb-ft
Engine size3 L3 L
CylindersI6V6

Size & capability

SpecBMW X6xDrive40iPorsche CayenneBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume59.6 cu ft60.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity7,209 lbs7,716 lbs (best)
Payload1,082 lbs1,572 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,002 lbs4,678 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.1 in (best)—
Wheelbase117.1 in (best)114 in
Length195 in (best)194.1 in
Width78.9 in (best)78.1 in
Height66.5 in66.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X6xDrive40iPorsche CayenneBase
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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 X6Porsche Cayenne
1

xDrive40i

$77,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$89,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

M60i

$98,000 MSRP

Coupe

$95,100 MSRP

3

Competition

$136,100 MSRP

E-Hybrid

$103,100 MSRP

4—

E-Hybrid Coupe

$107,300 MSRP

5—

S

$108,300 MSRP

6—

Electric

$109,000 MSRP

7—

S E-Hybrid

$111,600 MSRP

8—

Electric

$113,800 MSRP

9—

S Coupe

$114,900 MSRP

10—

S E-Hybrid Coupe

$117,100 MSRP

11—

S Electric

$126,300 MSRP

12—

S Electric

$131,200 MSRP

13—

GTS

$132,400 MSRP

14—

GTS Coupe

$137,100 MSRP

15—

Turbo Electric

$163,000 MSRP

16—

Turbo Electric

$168,000 MSRP

17—

Turbo E-Hybrid

$164,500 MSRP

18—

Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe

$169,100 MSRP

19—

Turbo GT Coupe

$214,800 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW X6 vs Porsche Cayenne FAQ

Which is better: 2027 BMW X6 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW X6 vs 2026 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: 2027 BMW X6 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 BMW X6 starts lower at $77,300. Live BMW X6 listings start at $15,029. Live Porsche Cayenne listings start at $23,421.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW X6 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 BMW X6 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (77,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW X6 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 BMW X6 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 BMW X6 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (29).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW X6 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,139).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 BMW X6 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).