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Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6vsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28i

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

258 hp2967 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
918km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
169g/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 28iPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V64,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 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 201428i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
29.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 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
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 has 13 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: 13 hp (10 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 201428i
350 Nm
258 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 201428i
1,770 kg
3,902 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
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V66.3 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i6.5 s

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 28i: 0.2 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 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: 1.0 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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 201428i
918 km
570 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
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 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
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
6.3 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.5 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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
918 km
570 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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