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Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X5
Two of the most cross-shopped plug-in hybrids, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2025 Porsche Cayenne
2026 BMW X5Side by side
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 2026 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $97,200 | $76,000 |
| Electric range | 29 mi | 40 mi |
| Efficiency | 53 MPGe | 60 MPGe |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | — | $1,750 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2026 BMW X5 goes farther: 40 vs 29 mi of electric range.
- 2026 BMW X5 costs less up front: $21,200 less ($76,000 vs $97,200 starting MSRP).
- 2026 BMW X5 is more efficient: 60 vs 53 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Porsche Cayenne or the BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5: 40 vs 29 miles of electric range.
Which is cheaper, the Porsche Cayenne or the BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5, starting at $76,000 MSRP before destination (vs $97,200). Prices verified by hand.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.