BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 69.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 19.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Porsche Macan, priced at Rs. 89.65 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X3 offers a claimed 13.38 kmpl, while the Macan delivers 10.2 kmpl. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm and the Macan a 1984cc engine producing 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the X3 and Macan, the X3 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Macan stands out for performance.

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X3 vs Macan Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Porsche Macan
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 89.65 Lakh
Mileage 13.38 kmpl10.2 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1984 cc
Max power 187bhp@5000rpm261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Top speed Not Available232 Km/h

X3 vs Macan Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20 M SportPorsche Macan Standard
Rating
1 review
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 89.65 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187bhp@5000rpm 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 7-Speed PDK
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Porsche Macan Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.38 Kmpl 10.2 kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 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. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,73,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 3.75 Lakh Macan Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
2-litre turbo-petrol
Twin-Turbocharged Engine
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
187bhp@5000rpm
261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
400Nm@1800-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
7-Speed PDK
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1845 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
82.5X92.8mm
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Super Charge
Not Available
No

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12.0 m
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
Not Available
Wheel Size
Not Available
R19

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
No
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
458litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
458 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
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
Shark Fin
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4726*2097*1621 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
202 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
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
Not Available
2
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
15
10
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
No
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Power Door Locks
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
No
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 inch
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
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
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
Driver and Passenger
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
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
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
With Guidedlines
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2510

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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BMW X3 Vs Porsche Macan FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than Porsche Macan by ₹19.75 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan?
For the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm 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

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