Porsche Macan 2013 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Porsche Macan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 62 HP more power than BMW X3, but torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Macan consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Macan could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Macan consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 185 mm (7.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 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 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.66 m | |
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Porsche Macan is larger, but slightly lower. Porsche Macan is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Macan has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. 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 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Porsche Macan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Porsche Macan, so Porsche Macan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 20 400 | |
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