BMW X4 2021 vs Porsche Macan 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 34 HP more power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Porsche Macan. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 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: | 390'000 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 BMW X4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | 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 X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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`530 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 54 400 | 63 400 | |
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