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BMW X5 vs Porsche Macan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 69200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Porsche Macan?

BMW X5

Porsche Macan

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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.

Porsche Macan has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 69200 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7886 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs convincingly better – achieving up to 644 km, about 539 km more than the BMW X5.

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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 minimal edge – offering 639 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs barely noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls noticeable stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, BMW X5 is slight lighter – 2240 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers to a small extent more room – 650 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1870 L, which is about 522 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 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 X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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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
77100 - 143500 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 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
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
565 - 705 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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche

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Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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