2008 BMW M6 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (414 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1688 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
