BMW X3 2017 vs Porsche Macan 2018

 
BMW X3
2017 - 2021
Porsche Macan
2018 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP252 HP
Torque: 290 NM370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds6.7 seconds
Porsche Macan is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP less power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Porsche Macan. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data7.4
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres65 litres
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 4 sērijaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ...  More about BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine 

Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include: Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ...  More about Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.69 m
Width: 1.89 m1.92 m
Height: 1.68 m1.62 m
BMW X3 is 2 cm longer than the Porsche Macan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litres1795 litres
BMW X3 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Macan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Macan (by 195 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`3852`510
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Porsche Macan has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Porsche Macan, so Porsche Macan quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 28 40059 200
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Porsche Macan has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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