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The DBX has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Macan doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.
The front and rear suspension of the DBX uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Macan, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.
The DBX offers an available active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Porsche doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Macan.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBX’s wheelbase is 10 inches longer than on the Macan (120.5 inches vs. 110.5 inches).
The DBX’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52.7% to 47.3%) than the Macan’s (55.7% to 44.3%). This gives the DBX more stable handling and braking.
The DBX707 handles at .97 G’s, while the Macan pulls only .89 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
For greater off-road capability the DBX has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Macan (9.3 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the DBX to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The DBX’s minimum ground clearance is .4 inch higher than on the Macan (9.3 vs. 8.9 inches).