BMW X5 xDrive45e vs. Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 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 X5 xDrive45e and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid.
When comparing the BMW X5 xDrive45e's and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 xDrive45e has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X5 xDrive45e's and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is a better car than the BMW X5 xDrive45e.
Pricing: A used 2023 BMW X5 xDrive45e ranges from $46,673 to $70,614 while a used 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is priced between $89,847 to $144,889.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X5 xDrive45e loses 59.1 percent of its value and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid retains 8.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X5 xDrive45e.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.1 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 9 out of 11 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 8 out of 11. Out of 18 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), the BMW X5 is ranked 10 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 8. The BMW X5 is also ranked 14 out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 13 out of 27. The BMW X5 is also ranked 16 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 14 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 7.6 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 BMW X5 xDrive45e’s base engine makes 389 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid base engine makes 455 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$69,955 - $81,354
Starting MSRP:
$65,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$73,560
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$49,400 - $104,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$86,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$73,560
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$49,400 - $104,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,607
Price Range:
$46,673 - $70,614
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$84,921
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$57,423 - $122,758
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
97
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,223
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$110,868
Price Range:
$89,847 - $144,889
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$84,921
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$57,423 - $122,758
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18,387
# Good or Great Deals:
3
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5 xDrive45e
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
12.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
8.3 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
12.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
8.3 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
5.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
5.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 19.5
BMW X5 Rankings
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24 out of / 29Porsche Cayenne Rankings
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21 out of / 23Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Other BMW X5 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Other Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
E-Hybrid Coupe, E-Hybrid Coupe Platinum Edition, E-Hybrid Platinum Edition, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S 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:
389 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
443 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 430 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
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:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
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:
Standard
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:
33.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.2 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:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5646 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5164 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:
255/55ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Chromite Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Mojave Beige / Truffle Brown/Cohiba Brown
Brown
Truffle Brown
Gray
Slate Grey / Slate Grey/Mojave Beige
White
Not available
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red