The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Porsche Macan S PDK (14 - 18)
€ 46,600

€ 61,700

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 3.0d DPF is 5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Porsche Macan S.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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 3.0d DPF
Porsche Macan S
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.83 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Porsche Macan S
E83
Generation
95B
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 3.0d DPF
Porsche Macan S
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
335 hp
Porsche Macan S
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan S
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Porsche Macan S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan S
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
27 mpg
Porsche Macan S
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
484 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
459 mi
Porsche Macan S
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Porsche Macan S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Porsche Macan S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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