The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Porsche Macan GTS PDK (15 - 18)
€ 46,200

€ 74,800

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,800
ⓘ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 3.0si is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Porsche Macan GTS.
BMW X3 3.0si
Porsche Macan GTS
65.9
73
78.2
63.3
75.8
82.6
73 in
Width
75.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
63.3 in
110
179.9
110.5
184.7
179.9 in
Length
184.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0si
Porsche Macan GTS
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.61 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Porsche Macan GTS
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 3.0si
Porsche Macan GTS
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
355 hp
Porsche Macan GTS
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan GTS
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Porsche Macan GTS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
159 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan GTS
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
Porsche Macan GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Porsche Macan GTS
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Macan GTS
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
404 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
454 mi
Porsche Macan GTS
Environmental Impact
195.2 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 3.0si
195.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche Macan GTS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Porsche Macan GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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