Porsche Macan 2018 vs BMW X4 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Porsche Macan engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW X4. Despite the higher power, Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 204 mm (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: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Porsche Macan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 BMW X4 2021 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X4 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Macan is 7 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1795 litres | 1430 litres | |
| Porsche Macan has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Macan (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 400 | 54 400 | |
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