Porsche Macan vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Porsche Macan · BMW X3
- Length184.9 in
- Height63.9 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in
- Curb weight4,099 lb – 4,293 lb
- Width76.2 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Macan is 1.1 in shorter (184.9 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.6 in narrower (76.2 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.1 in taller (63.9 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 41 lb heavier (4,196 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.1 in taller (63.9 in vs 66.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.6 in narrower (76.2 in vs 74.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 41 lb heavier (4,196 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Macan — Porsche Macan is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Porsche Macan · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Macan | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 186.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 74.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 66.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,196 lb | 4,156 lb | 41 lb |
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