Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Porsche Cayenne · BMW X4
- Length191.1 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.4 in
- Wheelbase114.0 in
- Ground clearance6.6 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight4,488 lb – 4,927 lb
- Width78.7 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 4.6 in narrower (78.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Porsche Cayenne is 3.3 in taller (67.2 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 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Cayenne is 525 lb heavier (4,708 lb vs 4,183 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Porsche Cayenne is 525 lb heavier (4,708 lb vs 4,183 lb)
- Width: BMW X4 is 4.6 in narrower (78.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X4 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Porsche Cayenne is 3.3 in taller (67.2 in vs 63.9 in)
- Length: BMW X4 is 6.8 in shorter (191.1 in vs 184.3 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 4.6 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X4 — BMW X4 has 0.5 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 | 78.7 in | 74.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 63.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 110.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,708 lb | 4,183 lb | 525 lb |
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