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BMW X5 vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 69,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Porsche Macan?

BMW X5 vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

BMW X5

  • marginally lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Porsche Macan

  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Porsche Macan is slightly cheaper – starting at 69,200 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,886 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers considerably more range – reaching up to 644 km, about 539 km more than the BMW X5.

Macan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan offers very slightly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Macan is marginally faster – 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: the Porsche Macan delivers visibly more torque with 1,130 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

X5

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is marginally lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,295 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers a bit more boot space – 650 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,870 L, about 522 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £69,200
Macan

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km
BMW X5
Porsche Macan

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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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BMW X5
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
69,200 - 99,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
2,295 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4,935 mm
Length
4,784 - 4,805 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,938 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,288 - 1,348 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
250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
563 - 1,130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
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