BMW X3 2021 vs Porsche Macan 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP less power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Porsche Macan. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Macan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.62 m | |
| BMW X3 is 3 cm longer than the Porsche Macan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1795 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 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 47 600 | 63 400 | |
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