Porsche Macan 2021 vs BMW X3 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Porsche Macan is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.9 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 - 440 HP | 150 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 550 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 6.4 seconds | 4.9 - 9.4 seconds | |
| In general, Porsche Macan are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW X3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 - 11.7 | 2.6 - 9.8 | |
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Porsche Macan petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 177 - 202 mm (7 - 8 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.68 m | |
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Porsche Macan is larger, but lower. Porsche Macan is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1503 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Porsche Macan uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`545 kg | ~ 2`461 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`900 kg | ~ 1`852 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 645 kg | ~ 609 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 41 800 | |
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