Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Cayenne and BMW X7 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 Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X7.
In comparing the Porsche Cayenne's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the area of resale value. The BMW X7 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayenne's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the BMW X7 is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne.
Pricing: For a new model, the Porsche Cayenne's price is between $90,880 and $144,361, with the BMW X7 priced between $89,198 and $126,050.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Cayenne loses 46.6 percent of its value and the BMW X7 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne retains 8.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Cayenne’s base engine makes 348 horsepower, and the BMW X7 base engine makes 375 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$90,880 - $144,361
Starting MSRP:
$79,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$89,198 - $126,050
Starting MSRP:
$83,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$70,298
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,095 - $83,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$110,575
Price Range:
$83,389 - $214,205
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
483
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,714
# Good or Great Deals:
126
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,382
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$37,075
Depreciation %:
46.8%
Resale Value $:
$42,125
Residual Value %:
53.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$45,931
Depreciation %:
55%
Resale Value $:
$37,569
Residual Value %:
45%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
55%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
55% - 57.5%
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X7
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
27.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Porsche 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 / 59BMW X7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo GT
BMW X7 Trim Levels
ALPINA XB7, M60i, xDrive40i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
348 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
368 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
90.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4678 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5452 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
203.6 inches
Wheelbase:
122.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Black
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
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Red
Ametrin Metallic / Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Copper Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Mojave Beige
Black
Basalt Black w/ Cross-Stitching / Black / Black/Mojave Beige
Gray
Black/Chalk
Green
Black/Night Green
Purple
Black/Blackberry
Red
Basalt Black/Barrique Red w/ Cross-Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Silverstone
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Atlas Grey
