BMW X6 vs Porsche Cayenne Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X6 · Porsche Cayenne
- Length194.8 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Curb weight4,687 lb – 5,115 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Porsche Cayenne width78.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 1.0 in shorter (194.8 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 0.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 114.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 82 lb heavier (4,901 lb vs 4,819 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 114.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 82 lb heavier (4,901 lb vs 4,819 lb)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 0.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.1 in)
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 1.0 in shorter (194.8 in vs 193.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X6 · garage fit for Porsche Cayenne
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche Cayenne — Based on length × width (Porsche Cayenne)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X6 | Porsche Cayenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.8 in | 193.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 114.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,901 lb | 4,819 lb | 82 lb |
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