Porsche Macan 2013 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.2 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 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 2 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 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 (€): | 34 000 | 20 800 | |
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