2021 BMW X3 M40i v Porsche Macan GTS comparison
Two of the best premium performance SUVs go head-to-head. The Porsche remains the driver's choice, but the BMW's relative value and flexibility give it an edge overall.
BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan Comparison
BMW X3
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Porsche Macan
2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Porsche
Macan
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
75L
698 to 773 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$93,800 - $141,700
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Focused, engaging feel behind the wheel
- Pretty competitive pricing, decent inclusions
- 2.0L engine offers plenty of performance
Misses
- Ticking options can still get pricey
- Lacking assistance tech as standard
- Tight back seat and boot for the segment
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$5,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$7,630)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,050)
- Carbon Side Blades (+$2,800)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
Comparison
Reviews
8.1
2024 BMW X3 review
Base model luxury SUVs used to be pretty stripped back, but the cheapest BMW X3 feels every bit a luxury car.
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Scott Collie
7.8
2023 Porsche Macan T review
T for Touring. The new, more focused Macan variant drives like a baby GTS, which could make it the new pick of the now four-strong line-up.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1984 - 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 195kW - 324kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5000 - 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 400Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1800 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 9.6 - 11.2 | |
