Verdict
At RM898,800, the BMW M3 Touring costs RM199,800 more than the RM699,000 Porsche Cayenne Electric, but it is the quicker choice: 523 hp, 650 Nm and 3.6 seconds to 100 km/h beat the Porsche’s 436 hp, 835 Nm and 4.8 seconds. The Cayenne counters with a 113 kWh battery, 642 km range, 390 kW DC charging and a 781-litre boot. For Malaysian ownership, its RM665 annual road tax is far kinder than RM2,113. Choose driving pace or EV practicality; both seat five.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 3.6-second 0-100 km/h pace, a 250 km/h top speed and a more compact 4,801 mm body matter more than lower running costs.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Electric if you want 642 km of EV range, 390 kW DC charging, a 781-litre boot and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Porsche Cayenne Electric RM699,000.
- Performance: BMW 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and 250 km/h; Porsche 4.8 seconds and 230 km/h.
- Output: BMW 523 hp and 650 Nm; Porsche 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- Annual road tax: BMW RM2,113; Porsche RM665.
- Length: BMW 4,801 mm; Porsche 4,985 mm.
- Boot space: BMW 500 litres; Porsche 781 litres.
M3 Touring
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 523 hp and 250 km/h top speed
- 184 mm shorter body than the Porsche
- RM199,800 higher purchase price
- RM1,448 higher annual road tax
- 281 litres less boot space
Cayenne Electric
- 642 km EV range from a 113 kWh battery
- 390 kW DC charging rate
- 781-litre boot and RM665 annual road tax
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.2 seconds slower
- 230 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower
- 184 mm longer body than the BMW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM699,000✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 436 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 835 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 642 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 781 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | — |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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M3 Touring vs Cayenne Electric FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Porsche Cayenne Electric better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright pace, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Electric is the stronger practical choice with 642 km range, 390 kW DC charging, a 781-litre boot and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM199,800 more than the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
How far can the Porsche Cayenne Electric travel and how quickly can it charge?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has a 113 kWh battery and a stated 642 km range. Its AC charging rate is 11 kW, while DC charging is rated at up to 390 kW.
