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2022 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2022 BMW X5
2022 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2022 BMW X5
Overview
Porsche and BMW dominate the mid-luxury SUV segment. You have a superior ride and rocket ship acceleration between the two options. Which one should you buy? To help you decide, we will analyze the key features and give a final verdict.
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The 2022 Porsche Cayenne has six chief trims: base, E-hybrid, S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S E-hybrid. All the trims feature AWD and have an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Performance
The Cayenne features a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine, while the BMW X5 has a 3.0-liter inter-cooled turbo gas/electric I-6 engine. The Base Cayenne delivers 335 horsepower, equal to the BMW X-5. However, stepping up to the S variant, you will get 434 horsepower. The 2022 Porsche Cayenne hits 60 mph from zero in only 4.8 seconds, a tick faster than X5's 4.9 seconds.
Handling and Suspension
The Cayenne's height leveling suspension evokes a pillowy drive useful in on- and off-road entry and exit. Unfortunately, the 2022 BMW X5 doesn't have the road leveling feature.
Also, the Cayenne is 250 pounds lighter, giving the vehicle even more adept handling. Comparing the stats, the Cayenne handles 0.96G's while BMW X5 can take 0.87G's of cornering force.
The Porsche Cayenne combines sports and utility to form a complete connection between the car and the driver. The 2022 Porsche Cayenne and the 2022 BMW X5 are the best luxury SUVs. However, Porsche's superior engines beat the X5 in straight-line performance and all-around everyday driving.
