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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Porsche Taycan – Differences & prices compared

Two cars, one duel: BMW 3 Series Touring meets Porsche Taycan.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Touring has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 46885 £.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan performs significantly better – achieving up to 680 km, about 583 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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 Taycan has a decisively edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.50 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Touring tops out at 300 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls decisively stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is distinct lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers slightly more room – 500 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan slightly takes the win – 635 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,900
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Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km

BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan redefines the electric vehicle landscape with its stunning design and thrilling performance. With its smooth lines and athletic stance, this four-door sports car captures attention while delivering an exhilarating driving experience. Inside, the Taycan boasts a luxurious and high-tech interior, seamlessly blending comfort and cutting-edge innovation.

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Porsche Taycan
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Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.