BMW I7 vs Porsche Cayenne
What's the difference?

BMW I7

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Porsche Cayenne

$136,950 - $363,990

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Summary

2024 BMW I7

2024 Porsche Cayenne

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Not Applicable, 0.0L

Bi Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

0.0L/100km (combined)

12.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Superbly comfortable and easy to drive
31.3-inch display in the second row
Big battery gives 625km range

Colossal power and torque
Comfortable and easy to drive family SUV
Practical and spacious

Dislikes

Door release button can be accidentally bumped
Synthesized motor sounds and boost countdown
Illuminated crystal-effect dashboard trim

Four-seater only
Gear shifter position
Short warranty

2024 BMW I7 Summary

It was always going to happen - an electric version of the BMW 7-Series - but how well does the i7 handle the limousine fundamentals - comfort, power, room and style?

Well, luxury transport has been missing one major component all these years and the i7 has it.

Let me explain...

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2024 Porsche Cayenne Summary

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT needs a better name. This is the king of Cayennes and quite possibly the ruler of all super SUVs.

Well, the Cayenne Turbo GT is the fastest SUV around the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Not just that, it has such colossal power and torque it'll be side-by-side with a Porsche 911 GT3 RS in a sprint from 0-100km/h. No, a better name for this SUV would be the Cayenne GT3.

Which is perfect for me because I'm at the point in my life where although I love full-on and noisy cars I also have a full-on and noisy family.

We lived with the Cayenne Turbo GT for a week to find out if this super SUV was also a super family car - from practicality to safety.

We're also a family with ridiculously high expectations of luxury SUVs having lived with and tested each of the Cayenne Turbo GT's rivals - from the Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentayga to the Aston Martin DBX and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 BMW I7 2024 Porsche Cayenne

Verdict

The i7 xDrive60 M Sport is close to the perfect 7 Series. From the comfort of being driven in it, to the ease of driving it, even for hours on end.

The i7's range of 625km is outstanding for an electric vehicle, but a petrol powered 740i will get you about 900km on a full tank. How many kilometres a day will you cover? Do you have time and a way to charge the i7 daily if you do cover a lot of distance?

If driving range isn't an issue, the i7 will reward you with a smooth, effortless driving experience and your passengers will have a serene journey in luxurious, high-tech surroundings. Just don't bump the door release button accidentally!

Verdict

Of all the super SUVs I've piloted, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is the best all-rounder in terms of performance, comfort, cabin technology and style.

As a family car it's roomy, practical and easy to use and drive daily.

As a performance car the Turbo GT is stupidly quick, with the agility of a sports car. Sure, a 911 would leave it behind on a twisty race track, but this SUV is close to having that sportscar experience and keeping your family, as well.

BMW I7 vs Porsche Cayenne What's the difference?

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BMW I7 vs Porsche Cayenne
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