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BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 69200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Porsche Macan?

BMW X3

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Porsche Macan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW X3 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51300 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 17914 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs decisively better – achieving up to 644 km, about 556 km more than the BMW X3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 639 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs slight better – reaching 260 km/h, while the BMW X3 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls convincingly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, BMW X3 is to a small extent lighter – 1930 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers slight more room – 570 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1700 L, which is about 352 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 barely noticeable takes the win – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Macan shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km
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BMW X3

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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche

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What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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