2007 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 BMW 745. (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 745 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 745 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
