Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6vsBMW X6 (F16) M50d

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 X6 (F16)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,288 km
    800 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
340hp254kW
381hp284kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
1,288km800mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,997cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,681mm184in
4,909mm193in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,624mm64in
1,702mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
212mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
85L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
174g/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 X6 (F16) M50dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (F16) M50d: 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.7 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.4 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW

BMW X6 (F16) M50d has 41 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6 and BMW X6 (F16) M50d: 41 hp (31 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
740 Nm
546 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
2,185 kg
4,817 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
250 km/h
155 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (F16) M50d and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6: 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 V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (F16) M50d and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6: 2.4 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
1,288 km
800 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.2 s
250 km/h
155 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW X6 (F16) M50d 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 V6BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Range score
722 km
449 mi
1,288 km
800 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
174 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
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 X6 (F16) M50d
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 V6

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 566 km (351 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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