Verdict
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM159,800 more, but its 523 hp, 650 Nm and 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time make it the clear performance choice. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe counters with a 25.9 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 698-litre boot, which better suit buyers able to charge at home or work. It is also 590 kg heavier at 2,515 kg, yet brings air suspension, ventilated front seats and a four-year/100,000 km warranty. For fast family-road duties, take the BMW; for electric commuting and greater carrying room, the Porsche makes more sense.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than EV driving range and boot volume.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you can use its 90 km EV range and need a 698-litre boot, air suspension and a longer factory warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4.7 seconds.
- Power and torque: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp and 650 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp and 500 Nm.
- Weight: BMW M3 Touring 1,925 kg; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 2,515 kg.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 litres.
- Electrified drive: BMW M3 Touring has no motor or battery; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has one 173 hp, 460 Nm motor and a 25.9 kWh battery with 90 km EV range.
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm, versus 350 hp and 500 Nm.
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 1.1 seconds quicker.
- Head-up display and auto parking.
- RM159,800 more expensive.
- 500-litre boot is 198 litres smaller.
- No 90 km EV range or 11 kW AC charging.
Cayenne Coupe
- 90 km EV range from a 25.9 kWh battery.
- 698-litre boot and contactless powered tailgate.
- Adaptive two-chamber air suspension, ventilated front seats and four-year/100,000 km warranty.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.7 seconds versus 3.6 seconds.
- At 2,515 kg, it is 590 kg heavier.
- No head-up display or auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM739,000✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 350 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 460 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM2,118 |
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 FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The M3 Touring is better for outright pace, with 523 hp and 3.6-second 0-100 km/h acceleration. The Cayenne Coupe is better for plug-in commuting, luggage capacity and comfort equipment, with 90 km EV range, a 698-litre boot and air suspension.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM159,800 more than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe: RM898,800 against RM739,000.
Can the Porsche Cayenne Coupe run on electric power alone?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system has a 25.9 kWh battery, one 173 hp electric motor and a claimed 90 km EV range. It supports AC charging at up to 11 kW; the petrol-only M3 Touring has no electric motor or battery.