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Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6vsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35d

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 V6

340 hp2997 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2014-2018
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
340hp254kW
313hp233kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
1,117km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,997cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
67L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
157g/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 V6BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V65,500-6,500 rpm1,450-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6 has 27 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
630 Nm
465 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 V6
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,860 kg
4,101 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 V6
254 km/h
158 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
245 km/h
152 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 V65.4 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d5.3 s

Although Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6 has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6: 0.1 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 V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6: 3.0 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 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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 V6
722 km
449 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,117 km
694 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.4 s
254 km/h
158 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 s
245 km/h
152 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 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d 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 V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 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 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
722 km
449 mi
1,117 km
694 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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 V6BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 394 km (245 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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