Verdict
At RM609,000, the CKD Cayenne costs RM691,000 less than the RM1.3 million CBU Panamera, yet both bring 348 hp, AWD, eight airbags and adaptive cruise control. The SUV is the practical Malaysian choice: its 772-litre boot is 278 litres larger and it has a 5-star EuroNCAP rating. The Panamera justifies its GT brief with a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time, 272 km/h top speed, rear climate control and ventilated front seats, but it is a far costlier, lower-slung five-seater with only 494 litres behind the tailgate.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want the RM609,000 entry point, a 772-litre boot and SUV height without giving up 348 hp or all-wheel drive.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you will pay RM1.3 million for 5.1-second acceleration, a 272 km/h top speed and its richer rear-seat and front-seat comfort kit.
Key differences
- Price: Cayenne RM609,000; Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Acceleration: Cayenne 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; Panamera in 5.1 seconds.
- Boot space: Cayenne 772 litres; Panamera 494 litres.
- Top speed: Cayenne 248 km/h; Panamera 272 km/h.
- Dimensions: Cayenne is 1,698 mm tall and 2,194 mm wide; Panamera is 1,423 mm tall and 1,937 mm wide.
- Fuel tank: Cayenne 75 litres; Panamera 90 litres.
Cayenne
- RM691,000 cheaper to buy.
- 772-litre boot, versus 494 litres.
- 5-star EuroNCAP rating and 10.8 L/100 km rated economy.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.7 seconds versus 5.1 seconds.
- No rear air-con, head-up display or panoramic glass roof.
- Smaller 75-litre fuel tank versus 90 litres.
Panamera
- Quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h run and 272 km/h top speed.
- Ventilated, heated front seats and rear dual-zone air-con.
- Head-up display, panoramic glass roof and Matrix LED headlamps.
- Costs RM691,000 more.
- 494-litre boot is 278 litres smaller.
- Higher annual road tax: RM1,865 versus RM1,632.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,000✓ | RM1,300,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | 348 hp at 5,300 rpm | 348 hp at 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,340 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,900 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 89 mm | 84.5 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Tiptronic S | PDK |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Porsche | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 2,194 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,698 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 772 litres✓ | 494 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/45R20 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/45R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Two Outer Rear Seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered sunshades for rear side windows | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Push Start Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
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.
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Cayenne vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne or Porsche Panamera better?
The Cayenne is better for luggage capacity and purchase price, with a 772-litre boot at RM609,000. The Panamera is better for pace and comfort equipment, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and adding rear air-con, a head-up display and ventilated front seats.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM1,300,000 and the Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000, so the gap is RM691,000.
Which has more luggage space, the Cayenne or Panamera?
The Cayenne has 772 litres of boot space, compared with 494 litres in the Panamera. That is a 278-litre advantage for the SUV.
