Macan Turbo vs F80 M3 - Evo Drag Battle

[Divexxtreme]

Originally Posted by Manbnda

Capability is not only a matter of track performance. I don't know in your cities, but SUVs in my city are driven faster most of the time, because they are more capable to circulate on roads that are not in the best condition. What Porsche tried to do with the Macan is without a doubt interesting, I don't know yet at what degree they accomplished it, but a SUV that drives like (or close) a car is something premium brands should be aimed to offer.

That's a reason some people like me, are deciding whether to go for a M3/Cayman/Macan

I was in your shoes a month ago and decided on the Macan. It came down to the fact that there wasn't really anything I could do in the M3 that I couldn't do in the Macan, but there were things I could do in the Macan that I couldn't do in the M3.

Both are great vehicles, though.

[jlee]

Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

I was in your shoes a month ago and decided on the Macan. It came down to the fact that there wasn't really anything I could do in the M3 that I couldn't do in the Macan, but there were things I could do in the Macan that I couldn't do in the M3.

Both are great vehicles, though.

Agreed. I've moved on from M cars and have the macan turbo. It's a stupid comparison but the point is as far as a daily driver goes that can all seasons and go from being a luxury car to a semi sporty car at the flick of a button is an impressive feat.

Love my macan. Don't miss my cars except the X5M. Loved that car.

[daeguboy]

That M3 is beast

[RMB]

I thought about the Macan turbo but ended up going with the M4. The Macan turbo looks like a great package, but I have the Cayenne S and with its V8 and extra cargo room I feel that it fits the SUV role perfectly. I love my M4 and just reached 1200 miles. The M4 is great, it can be docile when you want it to, it has a great trunk and a usable rear seat, and it's performance is phenomenal. I love the torque and it flies! You have to be driving something very exotic or quick to blow its doors off as the M4 is a very capable car.

[Divexxtreme]

Originally Posted by RMB

I thought about the Macan turbo but ended up going with the M4. The Macan turbo looks like a great package, but I have the Cayenne S and with its V8 and extra cargo room I feel that it fits the SUV role perfectly.

I traded a '13 Cayenne GTS in for my Macan Turbo and the Macan is a far better vehicle. But, if you really need the extra rear space (I don't), then the Cayenne is still an outstanding choice.

[Divexxtreme]

I've run 4.3 0-60 in my Macan Turbo using launch control on the street (real world time). I use performance box, which is what the mags use.

My Macan has PASM without air suspension which saves close to 100 lbs. I'm also at sea level.

[vladberca]

Macan is more practical (you can use it off road), M3 is more sporty - can be used on track.
Interesting comparo

[TheRealOrosie]

Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

I've run 4.3 0-60 in my Macan Turbo using launch control on the street (real world time). I use performance box, which is what the mags use.

My Macan has PASM without air suspension which saves close to 100 lbs. I'm also at sea level.

Makes sense. AWD, launch control and turbo torque make for sick 0-60 times.

[RMB]

Originally Posted by vladberca

Macan is more practical (you can use it off road), M3 is more sporty - can be used on track.
Interesting comparo

Porsche is a great vehicle regardless of what model you choose. Depending on the options that an individual will spec, it will determine it's capability on or off road. If you spend 65 or 70 for the base price, but put 20 to 30k in options you will have a vehicle that will be more capable. When I chose our 2011 Cayenne S I put 25k in options, but I chose a suspension and tire combination that would allow off road and on road capability. Porsche has tweaked the Q5 chasis and it is much better than a Q5 (costs more too), however, but the two share a similar structure. It was from there that Porsche started and tweaked (heavily tweaked I may add) to produce the Macan. The Macan rocks period and it looks great and the reviews back it up.