Verdict
At RM898,800, the BMW M3 Touring costs RM149,800 more, yet it is the quicker cross-country tool: 0-100 km/h takes 3.6 seconds against 4.8, and its 250-km/h top speed beats 230 km/h. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric counters with an 835-Nm dual-motor system, a 113-kWh battery rated for 661 km and 390-kW DC charging, while its 584-litre boot is 84 litres larger. For Malaysia, its RM665 annual road tax saves RM1,448. Choose pace and wagon form, or EV range and lower annual tax.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 3.6-second 0-100 km/h performance, a 250-km/h top speed and a five-door wagon body matter more than lower running tax.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you want 661 km of claimed EV range, 390-kW DC charging, a 584-litre boot and RM665 yearly road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000.
- Annual road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM665.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 4.8 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW M3 Touring 250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 230 km/h.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 584 litres.
- Length: BMW M3 Touring 4,801 mm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 4,985 mm.
M3 Touring
- Quicker 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Higher 250-km/h top speed.
- 523 hp, 650 Nm inline-six with all-wheel drive.
- Costs RM149,800 more.
- RM2,113 annual road tax is RM1,448 higher.
- 500-litre boot is 84 litres smaller.
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- 113-kWh battery with 661 km claimed range.
- 390-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging.
- 584-litre boot and 835 Nm from two motors.
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time trails the BMW by 1.2 seconds.
- 230-km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower.
- 436 hp motor output is lower than the BMW's 523 hp.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM749,000✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Coupe |
| 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 | — | 661 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 | 1,650 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 | 584 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 Coupe Electric FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright performance, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is better for claimed 661-km EV range, 390-kW DC charging, more boot space and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM149,800 more than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric.
Which has lower yearly road tax?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has lower yearly road tax at RM665, versus RM2,113 for the BMW M3 Touring. That is a RM1,448 annual saving.
