The numbers: Porsche Macan, BMW X3
| 2014 Porsche Macan S | 2014 BMW X3 | |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in. | 110.5 in. |
| Length | 184.2 in. | 183.0 in. |
| Width | 82.6 in. | 82.6 in. |
| Height | 63.9 in. | 66.4 in. |
| Curb weight | 4,112 lbs. | 4,068 lbs. |
| Base engine | 3.0-liter V-6 turbo | 2.0-liter I-4 turbo |
| Horsepower | 340 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 240 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque, lbs.-ft. | 339 @ 5,000 rpm | 260 @ 4,800 rpm |
| EPA mpg | N/A | 21 city/28 hwy. |
| Base price* | $50,985 | $40,725 |
| *Includes shipping | ||
LEIPZIG, Germany -- Porsche executives pitch the Macan, on its way to U.S. dealerships, as a compact crossover. But to most eyes it looks more like a muscular hatchback.
