The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Porsche Macan S PDK (18 - ..)
€ 42,300
€ 64,400
€ 42,300
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 slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive20d is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Porsche Macan S.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Porsche Macan S
65.4
74.1
82.6
63.9
75.7
82.6
74.1 in
Width
75.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.4 in
Height
63.9 in
110.6
183
110.5
184.9
183 in
Length
184.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Porsche Macan S
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.22 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Porsche Macan S
F25
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Porsche Macan S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
181 hp
349 hp
Porsche Macan S
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1360 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan S
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Porsche Macan S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Macan S
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21.92 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
42 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Macan S
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
743 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
743 mi
454 mi
Porsche Macan S
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 xDrive20d
115.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche Macan S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Porsche Macan S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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






















