Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800 to deliver a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 523 hp and a 500-litre boot in a five-door wagon. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is RM749,000, with a larger 584-litre boot, 113 kWh battery, 661 km range and up to 390 kW DC charging. Its 835 Nm torque is substantial, but 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h trails the BMW. The Porsche also saves RM1,448 a year in road tax, while its 4,985 mm body needs more parking space.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if you want the quicker 3.6-second 0-100 km/h result, 250 km/h top speed and wagon body.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you want 661 km EV range, 390 kW DC charging, more boot space and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 4.8 seconds
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 584 litres
- Annual road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM665
- Length: BMW M3 Touring 4,801 mm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 4,985 mm
- Top speed: BMW M3 Touring 250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 230 km/h
M3 Touring
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 523 hp and 650 Nm
- Five-door wagon with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- RM149,800 higher purchase price
- RM1,448 higher annual road tax
- 84 litres less boot space
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- 113 kWh battery with 661 km range
- Up to 390 kW DC charging
- 584-litre boot and 835 Nm from two motors
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.2 seconds slower
- 230 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower
- 184 mm longer body
| 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 | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| 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 | 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 | 5 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 pace, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds versus 4.8 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is better for EV range, charging and boot capacity, with 661 km, 390 kW DC charging and 584 litres.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM149,800 more than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has lower annual road tax at RM665, compared with RM2,113 for the BMW M3 Touring; the difference is RM1,448 per year.