The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Porsche Macan S PDK (18 - ..)
€ 43,600

€ 64,400

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 2.5si is 5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Porsche Macan S.
BMW X3 2.5si
Porsche Macan S
65.9
73
78.2
63.9
75.7
82.6
73 in
Width
75.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
63.9 in
110
179.9
110.5
184.9
179.9 in
Length
184.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Porsche Macan S
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.68 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Porsche Macan S
E83
Generation
95B
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Porsche Macan S
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
349 hp
Porsche Macan S
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1360 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan S
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Porsche Macan S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan S
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Macan S
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
412 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
454 mi
Porsche Macan S
Environmental Impact
191.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche Macan S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Porsche Macan S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft