Few vehicles can rival the performance of a Porsche Macan, and most of them are called “sports cars.” The Audi SQ5 is a reasonable rendition, and there are fewer similarities to the Macan than there were before.
The BMW X4M isn’t far off and should give Porsche a run for its money, although the X4 is even less practical than the Macan’s shape.
The GLC-Class has high performance offerings that reach all the way up to GLC63 S guise, complete with V-8 rumble.
The Range Rover Velar is a new entry with a handsome shape, more room than the Macan, but not the same performance.
Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio will offer up to 505 hp, but lacks the polish of the Porsche.
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The 2018 Porsche Macan is the performance pick among compact crossovers because of course it is. Purists may scoff, but we don’t much care. |
The Audi Q5 is certainly the segment's most modern offering, delivering a high degree of technology, comfort, and conservative style. |
The 2018 BMW X4 takes today’s trend toward swoopier SUVs and packages it with a roundel up front. It’s entertaining and a looker, but not all that practical. |
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes chances in its exterior and interior and wins spectacularly. It’s a new benchmark for the luxury SUV company. |
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class captivates crossover types with its lush cabin and its plush ride; there’s AMG power on tap if you must. |
Remarkably fun to drive and beautiful too, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is great at driving, less facile at crossover-SUVing. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $47,800 | $41,500 | $47,600 | $49,900 | $40,050 | $41,995 |
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| 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | N/A | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
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| AWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium | xDrive28i Sports Activity Coupe | P250 | GLC 300 SUV | AWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Coupe | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Porsche Macan vs. 2018 Audi Q5 | 2018 Porsche Macan vs. 2018 BMW X4 | 2018 Porsche Macan vs. 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2018 Porsche Macan vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2018 Porsche Macan vs. 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | |
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