Latest Premium EV Duel In Indonesia Price Of IDR 2 Billion: Porsche Tiger Vs BMW IX

JAKARTA - The latest generation of Porsche Macans are now present in the Indonesian market with significant changes, not only designs but also the form of pure electric vehicles (EVs) for the first time in this series.

Porsche Macan will compete in the country's premium EV market and face competition from a number of models, one of which is BMW iX, which first arrived at the Indonesian market in 2022 for the xDrive40 variant, followed by the xDrive50 type in February.

Competing in the same segment by offering advanced technology, which model is superior? The following is a comparison of Porsche Macans and BMW iXs based on VOI searches, Thursday, June 20:

Dimension

In terms of size, BMW iX has the advantage and offers a spacious space with a length of 4,953 mm, a width of 1,967 mm, a height of 1,595 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,000 mm.

Meanwhile, the Porsche Macan has dimensions of 4,784 mm, width of 1,938 mm, height of 1,622 mm, and wheelbase of 2,979 mm.

Mumpuni Electric Motor Performance

These two models come in two variants that have different performances. In this case, the Porsche Macan is superior with a Tiger 4 variant having an electric motor with a magnitude of 402 dk and a 630 Nm torque and a Turbo type with a magnitude of 630 dk and a peak torque of 1,130 Nm.

Meanwhile, BMW iX xDrive40 has an electric motor with a power of 326 dk and a torque of 630 Nm. Meanwhile, the xDrive50 variant as the latest has a power of 523 dk and a torque of 765 Nm.

Battery And Explore Power

For the distance, Porsche Macans again excel with a battery measuring 100 kWh in two variants with a distance of 613 km for Tigers 4 and 591 km on the Turbo type.

Then, BMW iX xDrive40 as the standard has a battery capacity of more than 76 kWh which offers a cruising range of up to 420 km and xDrive50 offers a 100 kWh battery with a distance of 630 km.

Competitive Prices

Talking about prices, Porsche Macan is priced at starting at IDR 2.49 billion Off The Road DKI Jakarta. This price does not include the personalization options offered by this brand.

Meanwhile, BMW iX xDrive40 sells for IDR 2.48 billion and type xDrive50 worth IDR 2.62 billion. All prices are Off The Road DKI Jakarta.

Conclusion

These two models have a number of advantages. Porsche Macan offers more impressive performance and distance than its rivals. However, BMW iX excels in cabin wideness and with varied technology. What is certain is that both are worth considering for high-end customers.