It is fair to say the Macan is by far the best luxury compact SUV in its segment. A better comparison than the BMW X4 is the 3.0 Audi Q5 (V6) which brings to the table 272 hp with an exterior and interior that dates back nearly six years (with some minor refinements). The Macan S has underneath its hood a V6 twin-turbo producing 340hp with a base price only slightly higher than the Q5 (49,900). The PDK (Porsche's double clutch transmission) is far superior to Audi's traditional 8-speed transmission. The gears transition quicker and smoother. One look at the vehicle's interior and you'll be reminded by the benchmark of sports cars (the 911). The combined effect of sport and luxury is magnificent. If you are in the market for a compact luxury SUV, the Macan is the optimal choice.The hurdle is getting one as they are (rightfully so) very difficult to come by currently at dealerships.
I would definitely prefer the porsche as i think it looks and performs better.. And even if you think about resale value, the porsche is a clear winner. I saw a 2 yr old macan with about 15000 km on it at the local dealers here in germany for about 1500€ less than what it would cost new if you ordered it right now (without any discounts for both vehicles)
looks like every other porsche... lol it's instantly recognizable as a porsche, since when's that a bad thing right? no other auto manufacturer creates a front like that. if anything it's Audi that looks like any other audi and any other Hyundai and Ford.
The interior of the X4 feels so cheap and dated compared to the macan (with the exception of the sat nav and, if you're those people, the tv tuner). The leather feels second class, the seats feel drastically harsher, the black gloss plastic everywhere just seems so budget for a car of this level and the interior just has no character or sense of purpose. The macan interior really is a beautiful place to sit and you genuinely feel like you're sitting in something modern and premium. But I can get where the complaints come from if you're the sort of person that doesn't like lots of buttons or toys (I am not one of those people). Not to mention the macan drives WAY better than the x4, even the diesel you can feel is a lot more refined and is just a much nicer drivers car, and there is absolutely no situation where the bmw drives better than the porsche. And I really don't understand the argument he had at 0:21 "it's got a BMW badge", since when was that an argument when you're up against a porsche? maybe if you were comparing to a top specced toyota prado or something, but a porsche? Honestly, if you spend a day with each and you decide to go with the x4 instead you may need a mental health check-up, the porsche just does too many things that little bit better than the beema to turn it down.
I do agree that the nav screen in the Porsche could use some updating (which they probably will update it sooner or later) but still an amazing SUV. Porsche's quality is just far superior inside and out.
Tick the comfort seat option if you want better seats in the bimmer. The Macan is definitely great value for money and maybe a more desirable badge. The long waiting list could be a problem. Four months for our X5 M50d already seems very long but I heard one needs to wait 9 months for a Macan...
The Porsche wins hands down for cachet, looks, handling and quality. For value and bang for your buck with more standard features then BMW wins everyday.
What I don't like about X + even number BMWs in this case X4 they try to make a sporty SUV by modifying the non-x version on which it's based to fit an SUV, and the result is not as good looking as if they would have thought a sport SUV from scratch like in the Macan's case. Just look at the back of the BMW X4 there's just something that it's off with the wheel arch and height ration of the trunk.
i'm still waiting for my Macan S which was ordered 3 months ago and wont go into production until Dec and wont be delivered until Mar or Apr 2015. 9 Months!!! My dealer told me cars ordered now wont be delivered until September next year
Have a 2017 Macan S since new and a 2022 Carrera 4 on the way. Absolutely no regrets. Options expensive ? Oh yeh. Expensive to maintain properly…..relatively. It’s a Porsche. Are they worth it ? Without question. It’s nice not to pull up to the same car as you’re driving at every light……especially the 911. You don’t buy these cars to save money. You buy them because…..you can.
long wait list eh? lol if someone orders that particular macan model... it won't be delivered until they have remodeled the car..... lol and that would be pretty bad.... that's why leasing is the best :D
You're fifty, finally you can afford that Porsche sports car you've always wanted. Walk in the showroom and shock, horror, but the loaded Macan is cheaper than the base Boxter/Cayman! So you drive out with you're new Porsche SUV, and who can blame you. The obvious question is, why are Porsche SUVs (at least in Australia) cheaper than Porsche sports cars? It makes no sense.
I'm a BMW lover but still I choose Marcan
Ernest T same
Bmw is much better
Goran L without an argument your comment is useless. The bmw is ugly, looks like a car for old men with erection dysfunction.
you'd be nuts to buy the x4 over the macan at the same price point.
It is fair to say the Macan is by far the best luxury compact SUV in its segment. A better comparison than the BMW X4 is the 3.0 Audi Q5 (V6) which brings to the table 272 hp with an exterior and interior that dates back nearly six years (with some minor refinements). The Macan S has underneath its hood a V6 twin-turbo producing 340hp with a base price only slightly higher than the Q5 (49,900). The PDK (Porsche's double clutch transmission) is far superior to Audi's traditional 8-speed transmission. The gears transition quicker and smoother. One look at the vehicle's interior and you'll be reminded by the benchmark of sports cars (the 911). The combined effect of sport and luxury is magnificent. If you are in the market for a compact luxury SUV, the Macan is the optimal choice.The hurdle is getting one as they are (rightfully so) very difficult to come by currently at dealerships.
u forgot to mention the 18 way memory seat...the most comfortable and sporty seat in a car and ive owned bimmers and merc's....
You have to be a madman to choose the X4 over the Macan. The Macan is just too perfect IMHO
1aptx4869 I would go x4, Driver is driver, I wouldn't like to share my portion of interior with passenger.
cross shop between these 2 chose the Macan and ive owned a couple of bimmers
I would definitely prefer the porsche as i think it looks and performs better.. And even if you think about resale value, the porsche is a clear winner. I saw a 2 yr old macan with about 15000 km on it at the local dealers here in germany for about 1500€ less than what it would cost new if you ordered it right now (without any discounts for both vehicles)
"The front of the porsche looks like every other porsche"
.........Ehem? Have you seen bmw's range??
I couldn't agree more. But they are comparing it to a Porsche that is more then twice it's value.
looks like every other porsche...
lol it's instantly recognizable as a porsche, since when's that a bad thing right? no other auto manufacturer creates a front like that. if anything it's Audi that looks like any other audi and any other Hyundai and Ford.
Deliberate design and brilliant.
The interior of the X4 feels so cheap and dated compared to the macan (with the exception of the sat nav and, if you're those people, the tv tuner). The leather feels second class, the seats feel drastically harsher, the black gloss plastic everywhere just seems so budget for a car of this level and the interior just has no character or sense of purpose. The macan interior really is a beautiful place to sit and you genuinely feel like you're sitting in something modern and premium. But I can get where the complaints come from if you're the sort of person that doesn't like lots of buttons or toys (I am not one of those people). Not to mention the macan drives WAY better than the x4, even the diesel you can feel is a lot more refined and is just a much nicer drivers car, and there is absolutely no situation where the bmw drives better than the porsche. And I really don't understand the argument he had at 0:21 "it's got a BMW badge", since when was that an argument when you're up against a porsche? maybe if you were comparing to a top specced toyota prado or something, but a porsche? Honestly, if you spend a day with each and you decide to go with the x4 instead you may need a mental health check-up, the porsche just does too many things that little bit better than the beema to turn it down.
Macan ❤
Get some VB's and have a chat mat! Does this take place in Bogan Bay, Australia mate?
I do agree that the nav screen in the Porsche could use some updating (which they probably will update it sooner or later) but still an amazing SUV. Porsche's quality is just far superior inside and out.
ive used the iDrive for years....but the PCM on the P cars is just fine
LMAO. The bimmer looks like a creased bread van. It's a good car though. I'll take that Porsche any day.
Macan car is beautiful
MACAN WIN
Macan any day of the week!
Tick the comfort seat option if you want better seats in the bimmer. The Macan is definitely great value for money and maybe a more desirable badge. The long waiting list could be a problem. Four months for our X5 M50d already seems very long but I heard one needs to wait 9 months for a Macan...
X4 looks just perfect as well. Both cars compare very well with all basically everything except for the price which why most will go for the X4.
Well u can't compare a Porsche with BMW. BMW Is good. But Porsche is one class higher. U should compare with Maserati.
Tommy still bmw smash that ugly face
I am usually a bmw fan but this Macan just looks way superior than x4
I like these two gents on their comparisons keep it coming guys
I reckon they can't stop saying "i reckon" smh..
Both cars are fantastic BMW X4 and Porche Macan.
X4 is not an suv. Its a sedan on steroids. The design is just ridiculous.
Amazing and such creative way of reviewing/comparing cars. Keep it up guys
The Porsche wins hands down for cachet, looks, handling and quality. For value and bang for your buck with more standard features then BMW wins everyday.
Great review guys, thanks
great review
Porsche for ever!!
What I don't like about X + even number BMWs in this case X4 they try to make a sporty SUV by modifying the non-x version on which it's based to fit an SUV, and the result is not as good looking as if they would have thought a sport SUV from scratch like in the Macan's case.
Just look at the back of the BMW X4 there's just something that it's off with the wheel arch and height ration of the trunk.
i'm still waiting for my Macan S which was ordered 3 months ago and wont go into production until Dec and wont be delivered until Mar or Apr 2015. 9 Months!!! My dealer told me cars ordered now wont be delivered until September next year
I ordered one in July and da dealer told me last week my car will be availabe on July 2015!! A whole fucking year!! you still the luck one
We are doing European delivery in our Macan S so I don't think it'll be a problem
Love the seat belts quality of the Macan....hard to admit for a die hard BMW fanatic!
Porsche for ever...
Have a 2017 Macan S since new and a 2022 Carrera 4 on the way.
Absolutely no regrets.
Options expensive ? Oh yeh. Expensive to maintain properly…..relatively. It’s a Porsche. Are they worth it ? Without question.
It’s nice not to pull up to the same car as you’re driving at every light……especially the 911.
You don’t buy these cars to save money. You buy them because…..you can.
First time viewer, I love this show! You guys have made great points for both cars, but to me, Macan all the way!
macan my dream car!
"this is the new BMW X4, it's got a BMW badge." - wow, how long did it take to work that out?
Porsche badge any day !
The rear of the Macan resembles a ten-year old Subaru Impreza.
+John Carder And the rear end of the X4 looks just as much like an 08 vauxhall insignia, not exactly the best looking back end a car has ever had...
So what ?
Nyana11 it's similar to porsche 928 dumbass
Can't look at car reviews with cars steering wheel on the wrong side.
" ther Bimmer haven't got a chance in hell" prety much sums it up
long wait list eh? lol if someone orders that particular macan model... it won't be delivered until they have remodeled the car..... lol and that would be pretty bad.... that's why leasing is the best :D
Interior wise X4 wins hands down
First 5 seconds: "porsche has been making the most best". you may as well have said "bestest" and made it seem like a joke
BMW all the way up...
Porsche of course !
Bmw love
The x4 has the ugliest grater mesh I have ever seen. Did the rip off the tooling for making ruffles potato chips?
That's not how you pronounce Macan. It's Indonesian for Tiger. The way you pronounced it, has totally different meaning in Indonesian.
Of course Porshe! Porshe looks expensive, it also has more expensive interior, and Macan is universal car unlike bmw.
new format please. why is everyone a wannabe top gear presenter?
You're fifty, finally you can afford that Porsche sports car you've always wanted. Walk in the showroom and shock, horror, but the loaded Macan is cheaper than the base Boxter/Cayman! So you drive out with you're new Porsche SUV, and who can blame you. The obvious question is, why are Porsche SUVs (at least in Australia) cheaper than Porsche sports cars? It makes no sense.
One of them pretty, the other one ugly. Performance wise, can't even surpass the Porsche.
These guys are funny.
Your “M Sport” badge doesn’t mean shit.
Get a X5!
Bmw x4 all the way
go to hell
Taimur Mughal lets go together
go drive both then well talk...ill wait lol
X3 30d xDrive + M Sport Package + Variable Sport Steering + Dynamic Damper Control or Macan S ;-D
X4 is not for me...
Did you know?macan is inspired by Sumatra Tiger from Indonesia.
One looks good, the other looks like a Beemer. Bahaha!
BMW wins yet again... what a surprise.
The Macan looks like a smaller Cayenne, the x4 is just a hatchback x3, and damn the x4 's nose is ugly.....
Bmw 👍
This kind of acting style review is too cheesy.
the macan looks like a 1960s car, this is 2017 wake up !!!
Badge slavery’s evolution.
Who knew , Dumb and Dumber now do car reviews
damavand
having an old porsche better of bmw
Just and only BMW...
And then there's the X5 which pretty much shits on them both 😂
+MajesticGotGags you do know what a category is right ?
Its like Macdonald lol
That X4 looks like a Chinese knock-off. Some chintzy design coming out of BMW these days.
i liked
Macan is a q5 just with porsche look
BMW looks cheap in comparison to the macan
x4 look like lady boy.........
Porsche made in Germany🍺
Ugliest car ever: x4
Junk vs another junk.
dr FeelGood
Just because the consumer surveys say so.
dr FeelGood
Fucking idiot, you are an illiterate fuck.
dr FeelGood
You are still an illiterate idiot.
dr FeelGood
You are still an illiterate idiot.
dr FeelGood
You are still an illiterate idiot.