2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
