The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. Porsche Macan S PDK (14 - 18)
€ 45,200
€ 61,700
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Porsche Macan S.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan S
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 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan S
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.45 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan S
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 S
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
335 hp
Porsche Macan S
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan S
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Macan S
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
14.93 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
27 mpg
Porsche Macan S
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
438 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
459 mi
Porsche Macan S
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Porsche Macan S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
