BMW X6 vs. Porsche Cayenne
When comparing the BMW X6 to the Porsche Cayenne, the BMW X6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the area of overall quality score. The BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X6 versus the Porsche Cayenne, the BMW X6 is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne.
BMW X6 versus Porsche Cayenne Pricing
A one- to five-year-old used BMW X6 ranges from $42,491 to $62,378 while a used Porsche Cayenne from the same model year range is priced between $52,998 to $104,889. For a new model, the BMW X6's price is between $73,698 and $102,049, with the Porsche Cayenne priced between $85,231 and $166,424.
BMW X6 versus Porsche Cayenne Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X6 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the BMW X6 being ranked 9 out of 11 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 6 out of 11. Out of 21 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, the BMW X6 is ranked 21 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 6. The BMW X6 is also ranked 23 out of 67 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 11 out of 67.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the BMW X6 and the Porsche Cayenne makes 335 horsepower. The X6 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Porsche Cayenne has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the BMW X6.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$73,698 - $102,049
Used Asking Price:
$42,491 - $62,378
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$85,231 - $166,424
Used Asking Price:
$52,998 - $104,889
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
45%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
23 out of / 67iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 67Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Trim Levels
xDrive40i, M50i
Trim Levels
Base, Platinum Edition, S, S Platinum Edition, Turbo, GTS, Coupe, Coupe Platinum Edition, S Coupe, S Coupe Platinum Edition, Turbo Coupe, GTS Coupe, Turbo GT
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 548 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):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 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:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4855 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
194.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
255/55ZR19