2020 Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X6

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Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne

$54,888 - $169,900

2020 price

BMW X6
BMW X6

$62,888 - $91,888

2020 price

Summary

2020 Porsche Cayenne
2020 BMW X6
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Turbo V8, 4.4L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
4.4L/100km (combined)

12.5L/100km (combined)
Energy consumption
20.8 kWh/100km

Electric range
40 km

Battery capacity
14.10 kWh

Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Desirable but expensive options
  • Extra weight blunts dynamics
  • Inconsistent brake pedal feel

  • Questionable rear styling
  • Limited rear-seat headroom
  • Firm suspension
2020 Porsche Cayenne Summary

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe is a mouthful to say aloud, but what's in a name?

Well, we are all familiar with the Cayenne by now, and Porsche history indicates the Turbo S badge is saved for the highest-performing variant in the range, so there's that.

But this is also an E-Hybrid, which means it's a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that can run on petrol and electric power, with the advantage of doing so, of course, being vastly superior fuel economy.

And it's also a Coupe, which is now no more than a marketing term for a presumably more stylish, but less practical, SUV.

So, is the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid having an identity crisis? We attended its local launch to find out.

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2020 BMW X6 Summary

The BMW X6 has long been the ugly duckling of the Bavarian brand’s SUV family, often cited as the genesis of the swoopy, coupe crossover trend.

But look back at its 12-year history, and it's clear that the X6 has resonated with buyers around the world with more than 400,000 units produced.

Now in its third-generation form, the X6 has shed the awkward and even sometimes dorky image of its progenitor and evolved into a much more mature and confident model.

Crowing the new line-up, however, is the flagship M Competition grade that shoehorns a sporty V8 petrol engine to match the bulky and brawny exterior.

Is this a recipe for success, or should BMW go back to the drawing board?

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