The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Porsche Macan PDK (18 - ..)
€ 47,400
€ 58,800
€ 47,400
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 xDrive30i is 5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Porsche Macan.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.6 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
242 hp
Porsche Macan
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Porsche Macan
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Macan
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
29 mpg
Porsche Macan
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
429 mi
Range
498 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
498 mi
Porsche Macan
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Porsche Macan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Porsche Macan
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
