BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan
Overview | |
Years produced2004-Present | Years produced2015-Present |
MSRP$50,900 | MSRP$54,900 |
Listings9195 | Listings6321 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
Reviews SummaryPorsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space31.5 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4176 lbs | Curb Weight4151 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height63.8 in |
Length187.2 in | Length186.1 in |
Width83.9 in | Width82.6 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase110.5 in |
Maximum Payload1107 lbs | Maximum Payload1383 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4409 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-Present | 2015-Present |
MSRP | $50,900 | $54,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | Porsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 31.5 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4176 lbs | 4151 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 63.8 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 186.1 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 82.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 110.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1107 lbs | 1383 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4001 lbs | 4409 lbs |
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