BMW 3 Series vs Porsche Macan

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs. 77.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.85 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Porsche Macan, priced at Rs. 89.65 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the Macan delivers 10.2 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the Macan a 1984cc engine producing 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and Macan, the 3 Series is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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3 Series vs Macan Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesPorsche Macan
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.80 LakhRs. 89.65 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl10.2 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1984 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Top speed 253 Km/h232 Km/h

3 Series vs Macan Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDrivePorsche Macan Standard
Rating
43 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 89.65 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 7-Speed PDK
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Porsche Macan Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 10.2 kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Not Available
Boot Space 480 Liters 458 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,50,500 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,73,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.29 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Rs. 3.75 Lakh Macan Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
Twin-Turbocharged Engine
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
400Nm@1800-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
7-Speed PDK
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1845 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
82.5X92.8mm
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Super Charge
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
6.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
65 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
232 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
10.2 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
6.1 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10.2 kmpl

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12.0 m
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Not Available
Wheel Size
Not Available
R19
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
No
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
458litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
458 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
No
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
No
Removable Convertible Top
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Clutch Lock
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4726*2097*1621 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
202 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
The 8-way comfort seats with electric adjustment of seat height, squab and backrest angle, fore/aft position(driver and passenger)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Sound Package Plus with 150-watt output
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
4
2
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
16
10
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
No
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Power Door Locks
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
No
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
10.9
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
All
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
No
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Not Available
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
No
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
Yes
Front Impact Beams
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
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Is Porsche Macan Better Than BMW 3 Series?

50% users have chosen Porsche Macan over BMW 3 Series in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 63 users have also rated Porsche Macan and BMW 3 Series on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Macan 3 Series
Mileage 5.0 4.4
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 5.0 4.7
Maintenance 5.0 3.8
Safety 4.5 4.7
Features 4.5 4.3
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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Porsche Macan?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Porsche Macan?
The BMW 3 Series is cheaper than Porsche Macan by ₹11.85 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Porsche Macan?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Standard version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Macan produces 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 400Nm@1800-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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