BMW X6 vs Porsche Cayenne

With both the BMW X6 and the Porsche Cayenne, you’ll find multiple engines and powertrains. Here, we’ll talk about their base offerings. The Porsche Cayenne comes in strong with a standard turbocharged V6 engine. This engine delivers 335 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 MPH in just 5.7 seconds. You’ll also find an EPA-estimated 19 city/23 highway MPG rating. So, how does the BMW X6 compete? Well, with a standard 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, the BMW X6 matches the Cayenne with an output of 335 horsepower. However, it pulls ahead with its ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in an astonishing 5.3 seconds. This makes it slightly faster than the Cayenne. When it comes to fuel economy, the BMW X6 achieves an EPA-estimated 21 city/25 highway MPG. This makes it a better choice for your trips around town.

These luxury coupes aren’t just good for their power. They also have amazing technology inside the cabin. Whether you’re pulling up directions to a new destination or trying to play the perfect playlist, you’ll have an easy time. The Porsche Cayenne comes with a large 12.3-inch screen, which allows you to use navigation. You’ll also have: Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™. Similarly, the BMW X6 also has a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen as well as Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ capability. However, the BMW X6 also comes with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, thanks to the Live Cockpit Professional. This will make it easier to see your driving information.

When you’re driving around town, chances are you’re stopping and picking things up along the way. Whether you’re taking Lucy to the pet groomers or stopping at the farmer’s market, having a lot of interior space is important. While both the Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X6 have luxurious and refined interiors, the BMW X6 will give you slightly more space. Even when you have backseat passengers, the BMW X6 shows off 27.4 cubic feet of cargo volume. When it’s just you and Lucy, you can easily make more room by folding the second row. This will allow your BMW to provide up to 59.6 cubic feet of cargo room. These figures only become more impressive when you compare them to the Porsche Cayenne. This model offers just 54.3 cubic feet of total cargo room with the second row folded. When you’re using the second row, you’ll have just 22 cubic feet behind the rear seats.

With more room in the trunk, a better fuel economy, and an amazing digital cockpit, the BMW X6 wins out in our BMW X6 vs. Porsche Cayenne matchup. If you’re ready to try out this model for yourself, visit us today at BMW of Jackson. We can’t wait to meet drivers near Jackson, Clinton, Ridgeland, and Madison, Mississippi.