BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan
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MSRP$43,700 | MSRP$54,900 |
Listings9363 | Listings6847 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only United States manufacturing facility. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Although the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup, updates to the remaining models include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. | |
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 248 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.7 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4079 lbs | Curb Weight4151 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height63.8 in |
Length185.9 in | Length186.1 in |
Width84.2 in | Width82.6 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase110.5 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload1383 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4409 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,700 | $54,900 |
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Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only United States manufacturing facility. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Although the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup, updates to the remaining models include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. | 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 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.7 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4079 lbs | 4151 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 63.8 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 186.1 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 82.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 110.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 1383 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 4409 lbs |
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