Porsche Macan 2019 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 440 HP | 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 80 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
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: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
| Porsche Macan is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 5 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. Porsche Macan has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 100 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 X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`580 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Porsche Macan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Porsche Macan, so Porsche Macan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 61 400 | 32 200 | |
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