BMW X3 vs Porsche Macan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Porsche Macan
- Length183.4 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Porsche Macan width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.3 in shorter (183.4 in vs 184.7 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 2.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.0 in taller (65.4 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 110.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 33 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 4,178 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.0 in taller (65.4 in vs 63.4 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 2.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 33 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 4,178 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.3 in shorter (183.4 in vs 184.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Porsche Macan
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Porsche Macan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 184.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 76.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 63.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb | 4,178 lb | 33 lb |
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