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Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6vsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Macan I (95B)

S 3.0 Diesel V6

211 hp2967 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,241 km
    771 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
44.3s
Calculated
52.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
1,241km771mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,681mm184in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,624mm64in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
67L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V62,750-4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.3 s
52.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
211 hp
157 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 has 21 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,730 kg
3,814 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
216 km/h
134 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
952 km
592 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,241 km
771 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
211 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
216 km/h
134 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
1,241 km
771 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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