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BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne

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

Vehicles

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2027 BMW XM

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2027 Porsche Cayenne

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Overview

SpecBMW XMLabelPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Selected trimLabelE-Hybrid
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typeplug-in hybridplug-in hybrid
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW XMLabelPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
MSRP$159,600$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 XMLabelPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Combined MPG14 MPG22 MPG (best)
City MPG12 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG17 MPG (best)—
Combined MPGe47 MPGe (best)—
Electric range30 mi (best)—
240V charge time2 hr (best)—
Fuel tank18.2 gal (best)18 gal

Performance

SpecBMW XMLabelPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Horsepower738 hp (best)463 hp
Torque738 lb-ft (best)479 lb-ft
Engine size4.4 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecBMW XMLabelPorsche CayenneE-Hybrid
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume64.3 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity—7,716 lbs (best)
Payload1,043 lbs (best)—
Curb weight6,091 lbs5,415 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.7 in (best)—
Wheelbase122.2 in (best)114 in
Length201.2 in (best)194 in
Width78.9 in (best)78 in
Height69.1 in (best)66 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW XMLabelPorsche 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 XMPorsche Cayenne
1

Label

$159,600 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

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BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne FAQ

Which is better: 2027 BMW XM or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW XM 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: 2027 BMW XM 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: 2027 BMW XM or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (107,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW XM or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 BMW XM or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 BMW XM leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW XM or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 BMW XM leads on horsepower in this comparison (738).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 BMW XM or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).