2022 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2022 BMW X5
2022 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2022 BMW X5
Overview
Choosing between the 2022 Porsche Cayenne and the 2022 BMW X5 is a matter of choosing the best features. We break down the reasons why the 2022 Porsche Cayenne is the superior SUV for the road.
Infotainment
The 2022 Porsche Cayenne and 2022 BMW X5 vie to be in the luxury SUV category, and this shows in their infotainment features. The BMW X5 has a standard 16-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system. For the Porsche Cayenne, the infotainment has a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. Audio features are upgraded audio systems of a 14-speaker Bose unit or a more expensive Burmester system 1455 watts through 21 speakers. For its audio features, the Porsche is a better entertainment package.
Interior
The BMW X5 and 2022 Cayenne vary in the luxuriousness of their interiors. For the Porsche, the interior materials are of better quality overall. Where the BMW offers an interior of premium synthetic, the Porsche has leather materials. Trims are of varying quality, with the Porsche featuring sleek metal and the BMW wood. They have compatible steering wheels of leather material, but this does not make up for the overall synthetic feel of the BMW interior.
Safety
The Porsche Cayenne has safety features that make it preferable to the BMW X5. Front and rear parking sensors, BMW only has rear parking sensors. Similarly, the BMW's tire pressure warnings fall flat against those of the Porsche Cayenne. The Cayenne has a location and pressure indicator, but the BMW only has a warning lamp to alert drivers. With its more robust safety features and style, the 2022 Porsche Cayenne is the winner in the SUV category.