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This thread should really specify 2021 or prior Macan S versus 2022 and beyond. 2022+ cars are getting a second facelift, most notable changes are interior updates to hepatic panels vs buttons but importantly the S gets the engine from 2021 or prior GTS. The 2022+ GTS is getting the Turbo engine.

So before 2022 X3 M40 versus Macan S was the direct comp, but now the Macan S is somewhere between the X3M40 and X3M... to oversimplify the discussion if the X3M ride is too harsh for you the Macan S will likely be your sweet spot. Assuming of course that the smaller interior volume suits your needs, and it is noticeably smaller.

I planned to order an X3M40 but cannot get a number of "must have" options right now, so going to the 2022 Macan S.