BMW iX vs. Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW iX and 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 BMW iX and the Porsche Cayenne.
In comparing the BMW iX's and the Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the BMW iX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW iX's and the Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2026 BMW iX ranges from $67,570 to $104,272 while a used 2025 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $102,346 to $185,248. For a new model, the BMW iX's price is between $78,975 and $110,972, with the Porsche Cayenne priced between $114,443 and $200,441.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW iX loses 70.5 percent of its value and the Porsche Cayenne loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne retains 18.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW iX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW iX’s base engine makes 402 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne base engine makes 463 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
78975 - 110972
Starting MSRP:
75150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
78597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
59200 - 99990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
114443 - 200441
Starting MSRP:
97200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
72193
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51125 - 97200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
84181
Price Range:
67570 - 104272
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
81815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
79449 - 84181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
138586
Price Range:
102346 - 185248
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
81631
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
60560 - 138586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
53193
Depreciation %:
0.70782967
Resale Value $:
21957
Residual Value %:
0.29217033000000003
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.63906349
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.63882931 - 0.72298118
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
50696
Depreciation %:
0.52156444
Resale Value $:
46504
Residual Value %:
0.47843556
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.55051216
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43736562 - 0.63188665
BMW iX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW iX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.09401857016569
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.3
BMW iX Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 40Ranking
25 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 59Ranking
50 out of / 65Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 23Ranking
23 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
BMW iX Trim Levels
M70, xDrive45, xDrive60
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid Coupe, S E-Hybrid, S E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo E-Hybrid, Turbo E-Hybrid 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):
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
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:
402 hp
Torque:
516 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
312 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
100.1 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
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):
21 / 23 / 22
MPGe:
53 / 54 / 53
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
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
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.9 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:
22.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5567 lbs
Width:
87.8 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5348 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Space Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Chromite Black Metallic
Blue
Algarve Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey / Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey
Brown
Castanea Chestnut / Mocha
Gray
Amido / Oyster / Stonegray
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Basalt Black w/ Cross-Stitching / Black / Black/Mojave Beige
Brown
Not available
Gray
Black/Chalk
Beige
Black/Mojave Beige
Green
Black/Night Green
Purple
Black/Blackberry
Red
Basalt Black/Barrique Red w/ Cross-Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red