2025 BMW 3 Series vs 2025 Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 64.4, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on space & cargo.
2025 BMW 3 Series
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2025 Porsche Taycan
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2025 Porsche Taycan
Clear winThe Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 64.4, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 64.4 | 2025 Porsche Taycanoverall 90.1 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 31.2 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 72.1 | 82.8 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 80 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 63.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 64.4 | 90.1 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Porsche Taycan
BMW 3 Series: base trim 330i RWD · Porsche Taycan: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Porsche Taycan wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 6 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,650).
- It is rated 93 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2025 BMW 3 Series answers
- It seats 5 against 4.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 77).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
33 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,500 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,998 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Inline-4 TwinPower Turbo 48V MHEV | — |
| Fuel injection system | High Precision Injection | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 255 hp | — |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.81 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | 8-speed Steptronic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — |
| Overall height | 56.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 186 in | — |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.9 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,644 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,644 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,718 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double-joint spring strut axle, lightweight aluminum-steel, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | — |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link axle, lightweight aluminum-steel construction | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | EPS with Servotronic | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake type | Vented, single-piston floating calipers | — |
| Rear brake type | Vented, single-piston floating calipers | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/45 R18 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | BMW ConnectedDrive | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
44 features · differences first, then sharedSafety13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags for driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Head airbags for front and rear seat | std | — |
| Side airbags for driver and front passenger | std | — |
| CBC (Cornering Brake Control) | std | — |
| Crash-active front head restraints | std | — |
| DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) | std | — |
| Dry Braking function | std | — |
| DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) | std | — |
| DSC incl. ABS, ASC, and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) | std | — |
| Fading Compensation | std | — |
| Performance Control | std | — |
| Start-Off Assistant | std | — |
| Tire pressure display | std | — |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Head-Up Display (part of optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| BMW Maps navigation system forming part of the standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus | std | — |
| Data streaming via a WiFi hotspot by means of a connection to the vehicle's exterior antenna | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | std | — |
| BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.5 and QuickSelect (BMW Operating System 8.5) | std | — |
| BMW ID personal user profile linking via QR code | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice command | std | — |
| BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Augmented View (optional) | opt | — |
| Gearshift paddles | std | — |
| My BMW App integration (vehicle status, remote services, ConnectedDrive Store) | std | — |
| Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard (standard) | std | — |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel heating (if specified, adjustable via BMW Curved Display or voice command) | opt | — |
| Aluminum Fine Brushed interior trim (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Ash Grey open-pored fine-wood trim (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Cascade interior ambient lighting with 9 selectable colors and Welcome/Goodbye Animation | std | — |
| Fineline Light open-pored fine-wood interior trim (standard on 330i) | std | — |
| Galvanic controls (window switches, door lock button, air vent stalks) – optional | opt | — |
| Illuminated multifunction steering wheel buttons | std | — |
| New three-spoke flat-bottomed M steering wheel (standard on M340i and 330i M Sport) | opt | — |
| New two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim (standard on 330i without M Sport) | std | — |
| Sensatec dashboard with refined surface and contrasting decorative stitching (optional) | opt | — |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| 19-inch M alloy wheels double-spoke Style 995M (bi-color or Jet Black) – with M Sport package | opt | — |
| BMW Individual 19-inch alloy wheels Y-spoke Style 1038i bi-color (optional all models) | opt | — |
| M Sport package (optional on 330i models, standard on M340i models) | opt | — |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| 48V mild hybrid (MHEV) technology | std | — |
| 8-speed Steptronic transmission (330i) | std | — |
| M Sport Differential (optional) | opt | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive M Suspension (optional) | opt | — |
| EPS with Servotronic steering (330i) | std | — |
| M Sport Suspension (optional) | opt | — |
| Variable sport steering (optional on 330i) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 3 Series
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 25V202000 · 4,557 vehicles · filed unfixed
Porsche Taycan
Top recalls
- high Suspension 25V415000 · 284 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24V455000 · 31,689 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 24V730000 · 183 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Porsche Taycan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,500 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $45,500 – $61,600 4 trims | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | 330i Sedan | Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus 19 inch Wheels |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 93 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,650 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 315 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 64.4, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Porsche Taycan scores 90.1 and the 2025 BMW 3 Series 64.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Porsche Taycan?
2025 BMW 3 Series: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 BMW 3 Series and the 2025 Porsche Taycan?
Where the 2025 Porsche Taycan wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 6 filed with NHTSA), costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,650), and is rated 93 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2025 BMW 3 Series answers: it seats 5 against 4 and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 77).