The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Porsche Macan PDK (18 - ..)
€ 52,000

€ 58,800

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 12.7 cm shorter, 7 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the Porsche Macan.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan
1674
1853
1987
1624
1923
2098
1853 mm
Width
1923 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1674 mm
Height
1624 mm
2795
4569
2807
4696
4569 mm
Length
4696 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2807 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.1 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan
E83
Generation
95B
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
242 bhp
Porsche Macan
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
370 NM
Porsche Macan
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.73 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
7.73 kg/bhp
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
35 mpg
Porsche Macan
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
478 mi
Range
498 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
498 mi
Porsche Macan
Environmental Impact
179 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
153.5 kWh
Porsche Macan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
640 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L