Head to head
BMW i3 vs Porsche Macan
The BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022). The Porsche Macan is a compact five-door suv coupe.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3 | Porsche Macan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 125kW/135kW electric motor | 261hp at 5,000rpm |
| Top speed | 93mph (150km/h), electronically limited | 144mph |
| Battery | 42.2kWh (120Ah, later cars) | - |
| Range | up to 192 miles (309km) BEV (WLTP) | - |
| Kerb weight | from 1345kg | - |
| Engine | - | 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder (base petrol) |
| 0-60mph | - | 6.0 seconds |
| Cargo volume | - | 53.1 cu ft (rear seats folded) |
Sources: BMW i3, Porsche Macan. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the i3 if...
BMW's first mass-production electric car, built on a bespoke carbon-fibre passenger cell. Specialist EV hire fleets still run i3s as a compact, characterful city car, distinct from the unrelated i3 saloon BMW launched under the same name in 2026.
Listed by
- Specialist Vehicle Hire - Portsmouth
Buy or hire the Macan if...
Porsche's compact SUV, built to feel like a sports car to drive rather than a family workhorse. Its turbocharged engine and sub-6-second 0-60 time put it ahead of most rivals in this size class, which suits hirers after a Porsche badge and driving feel in a car that still seats a family.
Listed by
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the BMW i3 and the Porsche Macan?
The BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022); the Porsche Macan is a compact five-door SUV coupe.
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