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.
Porsche Macan vs BMW X3 Comparison
Porsche Macan
BMW X3
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2025 Porsche
Macan
vs
2025 BMW
X3
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
75L
668 to 750 km
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$93,800 - $184,400
$83,100 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
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Jack Quick
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Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
- M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
- Flashy interior tech
Misses
- Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
- Fiddly air vent setup
- No diesel options available for now
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 - 2894 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 195kW - 470kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5700 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 1130Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 1900 | 1500 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
