BMW X6 vs Porsche Cayenne

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne. The BMW X6 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.51 Crore. The BMW X6 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Porsche Cayenne is available in 2995 cc engine with 3 fuel type options: Diesel, Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). X6 provides the mileage of 7.89 kmpl.

X6 M60i Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic vs Cayenne Base Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X6	Cayenne
Price	Rs. 1.78 Crore	Rs. 1.51 Crore
Engine Capacity	4395 cc	2995 cc
Power	523 bhp	348 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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BMW X6

M60i Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.78 Crore

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Porsche Cayenne

Base

Rs. 1.51 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW X6

M60i Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic

Porsche Cayenne

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

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		3.0L Turbocharged V6
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo (Twin-Scroll)	Turbocharged (Sequential)
Battery	48 V	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523 bhp @ 5500-6000 rpm	348 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	248
Mileage	ARAI: 7.89 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-wishbone axle in aluminium construction, adaptive M suspension	Fully independent extra-large format double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight steel construction, adaptive M suspension	fully independent multi-link suspension
Advanced Suspension Features		Ride Height Adjustment
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres		Radial - With Tube Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	12
Front Tyres	275 / 40 R21	20
Rear Tyres	315 / 35 R21	20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
ADAS
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning	Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Rear Collision Assist	Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor		Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential		Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Centre
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Internal with Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	14.9" Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	16 Harman Kardon Speakers (464W)	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row (Cooled)	All Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats	Front
Interior		Dual Tone (Black, Slate Grey)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aventurine Red Metallic	Carrara White Metallic
	M Isle of Man Green Metallic	Quarzite Grey Metallic
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Moonlight Blue Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic	Mahogany Metallic
	Manhattan Metallic	White
	M Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Black
		Chromite Black Metallic
		Dolomite Silver Metallic

Used Cars in India

26 Used X6

Rs. 9.5 Lakhonwards

96 Used Cayenne

Rs. 13.9 Lakhonwards

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X6 vs Cayenne Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne?

BMW X6 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.51 Crore. Hence Porsche Cayenne is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of X6 compared to Cayenne?

For the M60i Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic variant, 4395 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of X6 produces 523 bhp @ 5500-6000 rpm of power and 750 Nm @ 1800-4600 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 X6 vs Porsche Cayenne

Length Width Height	4960 mm * 2004 mm * 1700 mm	4930 mm * 1983 mm * 1698 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2975	2895

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	580 L (measured up to the roof) – 1530 L (rear seats folded)	645 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	83	75

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Electric	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Black	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Emergency Call Button		2
Find My Car		2
Check Vehicle Status via App		2
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		2
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App		2
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		2
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		2
Over The Air (OTA) Updates		2
Geo-fence		2
Alexa Compatibility		2

Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders