The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. Porsche Macan GTS PDK (20 - ..)
€ 45,200

€ 77,900

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,900
ⓘ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 xDrive30i is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Porsche Macan GTS.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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
184.5
179.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan GTS
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.57 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan GTS
E83
Generation
95B
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan GTS
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
375 hp
Porsche Macan GTS
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan GTS
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan GTS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan GTS
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
14.93 lb/hp
11.67 lb/hp
Porsche Macan GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan GTS
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Macan GTS
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
438 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
421 mi
Porsche Macan GTS
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Porsche Macan GTS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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