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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 567 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Cayenne

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 800 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more boot space – 781 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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