Porsche Macan 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Macan engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Macan could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series 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) | 141 mm (5.6 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
| Porsche Macan is 22 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
| Porsche Macan has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Porsche Macan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 675 percent more cases than Porsche Macan, so Porsche Macan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 10 600 | |
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