Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM323,800 gap is enormous: the BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800 against RM575,000 for the Porsche Macan Electric. The BMW answers with 523 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time, versus the Porsche’s 355-hp rear motor and 5.7 seconds. But the Macan brings a 100-kWh battery, 641 km range, 270-kW DC charging, a larger 540-litre boot and RM455 annual road tax. Its eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty also suits long-term EV ownership.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 523 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than the RM323,800 saving.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric if you want 641 km EV range, 270-kW DC charging, a 540-litre boot and far lower RM455 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Porsche Macan Electric RM575,000.
- Performance: BMW M3 Touring 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and 250 km/h; Porsche Macan Electric 5.7 seconds and 220 km/h.
- Powertrain: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp/650 Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six with AWD; Porsche Macan Electric 355 hp/563 Nm single motor with RWD.
- Energy and running cost: BMW M3 Touring uses petrol and has RM2,113 annual road tax; Porsche Macan Electric has a 100-kWh battery, 641 km range and RM455 road…
- Practicality: BMW M3 Touring has a 500-litre boot and is 1,446 mm tall; Porsche Macan Electric has a 540-litre boot and is 1,622 mm tall.
- Safety and warranty: BMW M3 Touring has six airbags and a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty; Porsche Macan Electric has nine airbags and an…
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Adaptive M Suspension and M Sport Differential
- RM323,800 more expensive
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM455
- 500-litre boot is 40 litres smaller
Macan Electric
- 641 km range from a 100-kWh battery
- 270-kW DC charging capability
- Nine airbags and a 540-litre boot
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.1 seconds slower
- 355 hp and 563 Nm trail the BMW’s 523 hp and 650 Nm
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM575,000✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | PPE platform, 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 | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 563 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 641 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 270 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 2,295 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 235/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power 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) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags & Front Center Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Bose Sound System (710-watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
Used M3 Touring & Macan Electric for sale
M3 Touring vs Macan Electric FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Porsche Macan Electric better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright performance, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with 523 hp and AWD. The Porsche Macan Electric is better for lower annual road tax, EV range and luggage space, with 641 km and a 540-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800 and the Porsche Macan Electric costs RM575,000, so the BMW is RM323,800 more expensive.
Which has the better long-distance ownership case?
The Porsche Macan Electric has the stronger EV case with 641 km range, 270-kW DC charging and an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty. The BMW M3 Touring has a 59-litre petrol tank and a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
