BMW X4 2021 vs Porsche Macan 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| BMW X4 engine produces 7 HP less power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Porsche Macan. Despite less power, BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 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) | |
| 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: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Porsche Macan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X4 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 X4 2021 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X4 2021 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: | 4.75 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X4 is 7 cm longer than the Porsche Macan, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 1795 litres | |
| BMW X4 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Macan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Macan (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 50 200 | 59 200 | |
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