BMW X5 M vs Porsche Macan
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Porsche Macan scores higher, 61 vs 59
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
BMW X5 M
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$247,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 460kW
- Economy
- 12.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 650L
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Porsche Macan
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$171,100
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 420kW
- Energy use
- 21.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 476L
Top CarSorted Score, 61 vs 59
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$247,800RRP
- with the Porsche Macan's standard kit: $247,800 (nothing to add)
$171,100RRP
- with the BMW X5 M's standard kit: $171,100 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW X5 M Competition
$247,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,123 a week in repayments ($247,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Porsche Macan GTS
$171,100
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $768 a week in repayments ($171,100 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Porsche Macan starts $76,700 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$768/wk(≈$3,328/mo)
Estimate on the Porsche Macan at $171,100 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X5 MDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the BMW X5 M a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the BMW X5 M and 10 on the Porsche Macan.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW X5 M
None open on our record
Porsche Macan
- REC-005728 · published 19 Jul 2023Due to a manufacturing issue, the screw connection to the rear seat belts may not have been tightened sufficiently.Year range on the notice: 2014 - 2023
- REC-001157 · published 19 Mar 2020The service cover for the fuel pump can come into contact with the fuel filter flange under certain circumstances e.g.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2018
- REC-001146 · published 3 Nov 2015There is a possibility that the low pressure fuel line under the hood can leak at the connection pointYear range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
95kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 270kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 270kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW X5 M features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW X5 M stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW X5 M gets merino leather upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X5 M and 2-zone in the Porsche Macan.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW X5 M uses a Petrol producing 460kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.
The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
The BMW X5 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 420kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW X5 M measures 4,948mm long on a 2,972mm wheelbase, 143mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X5 M generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 650L in the BMW X5 M and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the BMW X5 M a 174L advantage.
For towing, the BMW X5 M leads with a 2,700kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Porsche Macan's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 12.1 m against 12.7 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW X5 M costs about $3,563 a year (12.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X5 M) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan).
Where each one leads
The BMW X5 M: more power (460kW against 420kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (650L against 476L), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and the higher braked towing limit (2,700kg against 2,500kg).
The Porsche Macan: the lower starting price ($171,100 against $247,800).
The Verdict
Porsche Macan scores higher, 61 vs 59
The Porsche Macan scores 61 to the BMW X5 M's 59 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (BMW X5 M ahead by 11 points), value (Porsche Macan ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 650L in the BMW X5 M, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW X5 M, 3 on the Porsche Macan.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$768/wk(≈$3,328/mo)
Estimate on the Porsche Macan at $171,100 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X5 MDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW X5 M and Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan is the cheapest at $171,100 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW X5 M by $76,700.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to BMW X5 M, and ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Porsche Macan, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW X5 M has the largest boot at 650L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW X5 M has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,700kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The BMW X5 M has the longest warranty at 5 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW X5 M makes the most power at 460kW. The Porsche Macan is quickest to 100km/h in 3.8s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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