The high-horsepower SUVs automakers offer for exorbitant prices aren’t what most people buy. Mid-range options with modest horsepower figures under the hood and reasonable MSRPs draw in most shoppers. A new CarExpert video reveals that these mid-range offerings aren’t slouches, comparing the BMW X3 xDrive30i to the Porsche Macan T.
Both SUVs have turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines under their hoods powering all four wheels. However, they differ in their outputs and gearboxes. The BMW’s powertrain makes 248 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The Porsche’s engine makes a bit more, producing 261 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
