Just yesterday, Porsche introduced a new member of the Macan EV family, the Macan GTS. Historically, GTS models offer only minor performance improvements – the real improvements are in the handling and driving experience. This time it’s largely the same story. Of course, BMW doesn’t have an iX3 for sale that directly competes with the Macan GTS at this point, so let’s look at the next best thing: the iX M70. And shockingly, the two fit together much better than one would initially expect. While the Macan GTS is significantly smaller, the price is only a few thousand dollars less than the iX M70. The two produce similar performance and will likely have the same target audience. This target group is electric SUV buyers with a need for speed. This is how the two stack up.
Exterior design
The new Porsche Macan GTS features some new design features that will actually be available on all Macan electric vehicles starting next summer. They are of course standard on the sporty GTS. A variety of blacked-out trim pieces – including front and rear clips, side “blades” and wheel arches – give the electric SUV a more angular look. It is not fundamentally different from the details that BMW takes into account in the iX M70. The optional 22-inch wheels are just an inch shy of what BMW will offer you.
However, the exterior is perhaps one of the most important differentiators between the two cars. The iX’s wheelbase is five inches (127 mm) longer and the SUV is seven inches (178 mm) longer overall than the Porsche. Ultimately, the iX sits around two centimeters higher and is also one centimeter wider than the Porsche. That’s surprisingly pretty close, considering the iX is at least a segment ahead of the Macan in size. Either way, the Macan will probably feel a touch more agile than the iX. Esthetic? Neither is conventionally beautiful, and we tend to call it a tie.
Interior design
Similar to our first look at the Cayenne EV’s interior, the Macan EV’s interior is a bit more screen-heavy. What’s interesting is; This comparison pitted two next-generation products head-to-head, but the same overarching criticism still applies to these two “older” SUVs. If nothing else, at least that’s the consistency in design. However, the Macan GTS offers a slightly sportier-looking cockpit, but overall the functionality seems to be very similar to the iX. Thanks to the floating center console design, the iX also offers a little more space between the passenger and driver. In general, the iX will also be roomier – remember, it’s still half a step above the Macan’s segment.
technology
Technically, the Porsche Macan GTS is not particularly unique. The technology inside the car is mostly the same as everywhere else; Standard CarPlay/Android Auto, large screen, navigation and more. Although Porsche doesn’t provide a range estimate, the range on any other version of the Macan is well below the 300 miles that the iX M70 has. Therefore, we give the iX the win in the range category. The iX’s larger battery (112.8 kWh versus 95 kWh) should be a big contributor to this. The Macan outperforms the iX M70 in peak charging speed; 270 kW compared to 195 kW.
Performance
Porsche has blessed the Macan GTS with a battery pack that can produce up to 563 hp (420 kW) in “overboost” situations; Normal power is 509 hp (380 kW). An incredible 954 Nm (704 pound-feet) of torque allows the Macan to get out of the way quickly. The Macan GTS is fast, but not the fastest Macan on offer. The Turbo still outperforms it, as does the BMW iX M70. The iX can produce up to 650 (470 kW) horsepower and 811 pound-feet (1,100 Nm); However, the latter value is limited to times when Launch Control is active. Be that as it may, BMW says the iX M70 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds; Porsche says the same thing about the Macan GTS.
But here too, the GTS primary directive was never about straight-line speed. Extras like Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+), which includes a limited-slip differential, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), trim-specific dampers and roll bars, and a Track Endurance Mode, ensure this Macan EV is the most fun behind the wheel. Other extras such as a standard sports chrono package and optional rear-wheel steering also help. The smaller, lighter GTS is almost certainly more fun to corner than the iX M70.
The iX M70 starts at $112,675 and Porsche’s Macan GTS EV costs $105,350. Overall, the two are closer competitors than the size difference suggests. We believe the Macan GTS will be an even closer competitor to the iX3’s high-performance trim. It will probably be called the iX3 M60, but that car is still a long way off. Deliveries of the Macan GTS EV will begin in spring 2026. Are you thinking about it?
