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BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan

2022 BMW X3
2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
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2022 Porsche Macan
2022 Porsche Macan
$54,900MSRP
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2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
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2022 Porsche Macan
$54,900MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$43,700

MSRP

$54,900

Listings

861

Listings

633

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Pros

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Excellent value for money

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Underwhelming base engine

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Fun to drive

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Cramped back seat

  • Not much cargo space

  • Unimpressive infotainment system

Reviews 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.

Reviews Summary

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

Engine

2.0L 261 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Horsepower

261 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

29

MPG Highway

25
2022 BMW X3
2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 Porsche Macan
2022 Porsche Macan
$54,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 BMW X3
$43,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Porsche Macan
$54,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$43,700
$54,900
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.7

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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7.0 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Excellent value for money

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Underwhelming base engine

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Fun to drive

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Cramped back seat

  • Not much cargo space

  • Unimpressive infotainment system

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

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