The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) vs. Porsche Macan PDK (18 - ..)
€ 45,700

€ 58,800

€ 45,700
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 xDrive30d is 5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Porsche Macan.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Porsche Macan
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 xDrive30d
Porsche Macan
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.53 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Porsche Macan
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Porsche Macan
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
242 hp
Porsche Macan
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Porsche Macan
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.28 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
29 mpg
Porsche Macan
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
562 mi
Range
498 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
562 mi
498 mi
Porsche Macan
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Porsche Macan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Porsche Macan
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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