Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Porsche Cayenne · BMW X4
- Length191.1 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.1 in
- Wheelbase114.0 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight4,597 lb – 4,817 lb
- Width76.3 in
- BMW X4 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X4 is 6.8 in shorter (191.1 in vs 184.3 in)
- Width: BMW X4 is 2.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Porsche Cayenne is 3.1 in taller (67.0 in vs 63.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Cayenne has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X4 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Cayenne is 512 lb heavier (4,707 lb vs 4,195 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Porsche Cayenne is 512 lb heavier (4,707 lb vs 4,195 lb)
- Height: Porsche Cayenne is 3.1 in taller (67.0 in vs 63.9 in)
- Length: BMW X4 is 6.8 in shorter (191.1 in vs 184.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Cayenne has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 110.6 in)
- Width: BMW X4 is 2.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X4 — BMW X4 is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Porsche Cayenne · garage fit for BMW X4
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X4 — BMW X4 is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X4 — BMW X4 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X4 — Based on length × width (BMW X4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Cayenne | BMW X4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 184.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 74.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 63.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 110.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,707 lb | 4,195 lb | 512 lb |
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