BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW XM and Porsche Cayenne. The BMW XM price is Rs. 2.60 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.42 Crore. The BMW XM is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Porsche Cayenne is available in 2995 cc engine with 3 fuel type options: Diesel, Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). XM provides the mileage of 61.9 kmpl.

XM vs Cayenne Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XM	Cayenne
Price	Rs. 2.60 Crore	Rs. 1.42 Crore
Engine Capacity	4395 cc	2995 cc
Power	644 bhp	348 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Rs. 2.60 Crore

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Porsche Cayenne

Base

Rs. 1.42 Crore

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BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne

Base

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	249	248
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.3	6
Engine	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	S68 Twin- turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid	3.0L Turbocharged V6
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm	348 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	800 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Max Motor Performance	194 bhp @ 7000 rpm, 280 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	61.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	4271
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	25.7 kWh, Lithium Ion, 317 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel	Electric	Not Applicable
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-wishbone with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	Fully independent extra-large format double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	fully independent multi-link suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.25
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres		R20
Rear Tyres		R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic	Centre

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)	Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)	Optional
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Piano Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Dark Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Front and Rear Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	20	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Find My Car		Optional
Check Vehicle Status via App		Optional
Geo-fence		Optional
Emergency Call		Optional
Over The Air (OTA) Updates		Optional
Remote AC: On / Off via App		Optional
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		Optional
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		Optional
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		Optional
Alexa Compatibility		Optional

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather + Alcantara	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee	Black, Slate Grey
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Black Sapphire metallic	Moonlight Blue Metallic
	M Carbon Black metallic	Black
	M Marina Bay Blue metallic	Chromite Black Metallic
	Cape York Green metallic	Mahogany Metallic
	Dravit Grey metallic	Quarzite Grey Metallic
	M Toronto Red metallic	Dolomite Silver Metallic
	Mineral White metallic	White
	Mineral White metallic	Carrara White Metallic

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XM vs Cayenne Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW XM and Porsche Cayenne?

BMW XM price is Rs. 2.60 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.42 Crore. Hence Porsche Cayenne is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of XM compared to Cayenne?

For the Plug-in Hybrid variant, 4395 cc Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of XM produces 644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm of power and 800 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm of torque. For the Base variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Cayenne produces 348 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque.

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BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne

Length (mm)	5110	4930
Width (mm)	2210	1983
Height (mm)	1755	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2895

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		645
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	69	75

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)	6
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000
Warranty (In Years)	3	5
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited