2025 BMW 3 Series vs 2025 Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 94.1 to 57.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
2025 BMW 3 Series
The 2025 BMW 3 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 330i Sedan, is EPA-rated at…
2025 Porsche Taycan
The 2025 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 18 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan Perf Battery Plu…
2025 Porsche Taycan
Clear winThe Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 94.1 to 57.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Porsche Taycanoverall 94.1 | 2025 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 57.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 32.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 86.8 | 73 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 63.4 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 94.1 | 57.3 |
Porsche Taycan: model-level data · BMW 3 Series: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
- highSuspension25V415000 · 284 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic24V455000 · 31,689 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention24V730000 · 183 vehicles
BMW 3 Series
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V202000 · 4,557 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche Taycan | BMW 3 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus 19 inch Wheels | 330i Sedan |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 31 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $2,500 |
| EV range | 315 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 BMW 3 Series?
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 94.1 to 57.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Porsche Taycan scores 94.1 and the 2025 BMW 3 Series 57.3. 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 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 BMW 3 Series?
2025 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. 2025 BMW 3 Series: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.