The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Macan S PDK (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
€ 64,400

€ 45,200

€ 64,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 Porsche Macan S is 5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Porsche Macan S
BMW X3 xDrive30i
63.9
75.7
82.6
65.9
73
78.2
75.7 in
Width
73 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
63.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110.5
184.9
110
179.9
184.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Macan S
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.45 %

General
Porsche Macan S
BMW X3 xDrive30i
95B
Generation
E83
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Porsche Macan S
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Porsche Macan S
349 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
354 lb‑ft
at 1360 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Porsche Macan S
354 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Porsche Macan S
BMW X3 xDrive30i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Macan S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Porsche Macan S
12.26 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Macan S
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Macan S
26 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
454 mi
Range
438 mi
Porsche Macan S
454 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
179.9 kWh
Porsche Macan S
168.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Macan S
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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