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BMW X3 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Porsche Taycan?

BMW X3 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X3

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 X3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,257 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 592 km more than the BMW X3.

Taycan

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 636 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers considerably more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm more.

X3

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.

Seats: BMW X3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is somewhat lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries somewhat more – 635 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is far ahead 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.

from £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
BMW X3
Porsche Taycan

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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BMW X3
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
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