Verdict
The X5 is about 33% cheaper, the Cayenne Electric is 29% more powerful, while the Cayenne Electric has a 17% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The Cayenne Electric Turbo (RM969,999) sits above every X5 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the X5 has over the Cayenne Electric
Child Safety LockSunroofAuto Start/StopPaddle ShiftAuto WipersElectric Steering AdjustmentHead-up DisplayFolding Wing Mirrors
What the Cayenne Electric has over the X5
Power Door
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the Cayenne Electric: 781 litres against 650.
X5 4,935 × 2,004 × 1,765 mm · wheelbase 2,975 mmCayenne Electric 4,985 × 1,980 × 1,674 mm · wheelbase 3,023 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800✓ | RM699,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM665✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,805/mo✓ | RM7,135/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,587✓ | RM18,422 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,564 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.82 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM103,254 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 10.3 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 20 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture, dual permanent magnet synchronous motors; 408 PS/300 kW standard, 442 PS/325 kW overboost with Launch Control |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 436 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 835 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 642 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,525 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres | 781 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 305/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Cayenne Aero Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Cayenne Aero Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering Plus (variable ratio) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Adaptive two-chamber air suspension with PASM, 5 ride heights (ground clearance up to 245 mm, wading 500-555 mm); rear-axle steering up to 5 deg (turning circle 11.6 m); 6-piston front fixed calipers, 375 mm front/350 mm rear ventilated discs; recuperation up to 600 kW; towing 3,000 kg (3,500 kg with off-road package) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Dual front, front side, rear side, curtain, front centre) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point with reversible pretensioners |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | ISOFIX/i-Size on outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with pedestrian and cyclist detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Lane Change Assist with exit warning and rear cross-traffic alert; Lane Keeping Assist with Emergency Stop; Intersection Assist; Swerve and Turn Assist; Warn and Brake Assist; Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go; Speed Limit Assist; Driver Awareness Detection; eCall/bCall; TPMS; PSM with ABS, ASR, ABD, MSR; post-collision brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED light strip with illuminated PORSCHE lettering |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | 14-way power comfort seats with memory, heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 2+1 power-adjustable seats (recline and fore/aft), 40:20:40 split fold, centre armrest with cupholders |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Four-zone automatic climate control with parking pre-climatisation |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear vents with separate zone controls |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | Qi wireless charger, 230V socket in boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Ambient lighting (30 colours) with communication light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Rear door electric roll-up blinds |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | BOSE Surround Sound System, 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | All with auto up/down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Push start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless entry (Porsche Entry) with Digital Key |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive with stop-and-go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered tailgate with gesture control and kick sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | 360-degree camera (2D Surround View) |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Porsche Entry UWB keyless with Digital Key; 90 L frunk with swipe-to-open; 14.25-inch curved OLED cluster, Flow Display OLED touchscreen; Sport Chrono Package; Porsche Electric Sport Sound; Air Quality System; Storage Package; parking pre-climatisation; Porsche Wireless Charging preparation (11 kW inductive pad optional); 22 kW AC charger optional; AR head-up display optional; passenger display optional; dashcam preparation; soft-close doors; Porsche Connect 10 years |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years/160,000 km |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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How long does charging take?
The Cayenne Electric's 113.0 kWh battery takes about 10.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 390 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The X5 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Cayenne Electric is fully imported (CBU) from Slovakia. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
