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

€ 64,400

€ 52,000
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 3.0sd DPF is 5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Porsche Macan S.
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan S
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan S
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
349 hp
Porsche Macan S
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1360 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan S
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan S
149 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan S
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Macan S
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
478 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
454 mi
Porsche Macan S
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche Macan S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Porsche Macan S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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