2020 BMW X5 vs. 2020 Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 BMW X5 and 2020 Porsche Cayenne contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 BMW X5 and the 2020 Porsche Cayenne.
When we compare the 2020 BMW X5's and the 2020 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2020 Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 BMW X5 and 2020 Porsche Cayenne have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW X5's and the 2020 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the 2020 BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2020 BMW X5 ranges from $32,498 to $53,311 while a used 2020 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $42,996 to $89,900.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 BMW X5 loses 55 percent of its value and the 2020 Porsche Cayenne loses 46.6 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Porsche Cayenne retains 8.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW X5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 7 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 5 out of 20. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the BMW X5 is ranked 18 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 14.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Cayenne a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 BMW X5 and the 2020 Porsche Cayenne makes 335 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. This gives the 2020 BMW X5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Porsche Cayenne. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2020 BMW X5 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$58,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$62,310
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$41,040 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$66,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$62,310
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$41,040 - $108,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,046
Price Range:
$32,498 - $53,311
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,626
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,046 - $77,686
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
323
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,548
# Good or Great Deals:
151
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,192
Price Range:
$42,996 - $89,900
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,626
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,046 - $77,686
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
139
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,443
# Good or Great Deals:
52
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Porsche Cayenne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
22.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 23.6
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
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7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 59Ranking
54 out of / 68Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 BMW X5 Trim Levels
M50i xDrive, sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i
2020 Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo, Turbo Coupe
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6603 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
27.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4758 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
69 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4582 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Ametrin Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Biscay Blue Metallic / Moonlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Canberra Beige/Black
Black
Black / Black w/ Brown Contrast Stitching
Brown
Coffee / Cognac
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Mojave Beige / Truffle Brown/Cohiba Brown
Brown
Truffle Brown
White
Not available
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
Gray
Mojave Beige/Slate Grey / Slate Grey
