Verdict
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800, a RM289,800 step above the RM609,000 Porsche Cayenne, but brings 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time against 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.7 seconds. The Cayenne is the more practical Malaysian family choice: its 772-litre boot beats the BMW’s 500 litres, and its 75-litre tank exceeds 59 litres. However, the M3 adds a head-up display and rear single-zone air-con, while the Cayenne’s annual road tax is lower at RM1,632 versus RM2,113.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h run matter more than the RM289,800 price gap and extra luggage space.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want the RM609,000 entry price, a 772-litre boot, 75-litre fuel tank and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000.
- Performance: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp, 650 Nm and 3.6 seconds 0-100 km/h; Porsche Cayenne 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.7 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Porsche Cayenne 772 litres.
- Fuel tank: BMW M3 Touring 59 litres; Porsche Cayenne 75 litres.
- Warranty: BMW M3 Touring two years with unlimited mileage; Porsche Cayenne four years or 100,000 km.
- Road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113 per year; Porsche Cayenne RM1,632 per year.
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Head-up display and rear air-con
- RM289,800 higher purchase price
- 500-litre boot versus 772 litres
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM1,632
Cayenne
- RM609,000 price
- 772-litre boot and 75-litre fuel tank
- Four-year, 100,000-km warranty
- 348 hp versus 523 hp
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.6 seconds
- No head-up display or rear air-con
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM609,000✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM1,632✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 348 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link 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 Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | 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 | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | 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 | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround 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 | Push Start 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | — |
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 FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Porsche Cayenne better?
The M3 Touring is better for outright performance, with 523 hp and 3.6 seconds to 100 km/h. The Cayenne is better for carrying luggage and lowering purchase cost, with a 772-litre boot and RM609,000 price.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800 and the Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000, so the BMW is RM289,800 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Porsche Cayenne has the larger boot at 772 litres, giving it 272 litres more luggage space than the BMW M3 Touring’s 500 litres.