The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Macan PDK (16 - 18)
€ 46,200

€ 56,300

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 xDrive28i is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Porsche Macan.
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Porsche Macan
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 xDrive28i
Porsche Macan
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.35 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Porsche Macan
F25
Generation
95B
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 xDrive28i
Porsche Macan
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
254 hp
249 hp
Porsche Macan
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
229 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Porsche Macan
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan
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15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
15.8 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
26 mpg
33 mpg
Porsche Macan
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
462 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
462 mi
561 mi
Porsche Macan
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
170.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Porsche Macan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Porsche Macan
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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