2027 BMW 3 Series vs 2027 Porsche Taycan
The BMW 3 Series wins clearly, 100 to 85.5, on price.
2027 BMW 3 Series
The 2027 BMW 3 Series is a gas midsize sedan announced by BMW in 1 trim; fueleconomy.gov has not listed this model year yet, so the specs and prices here come f…
2027 Porsche Taycan
The 2027 Porsche Taycan is an electric midsize sedan announced by Porsche in 6 trims; fueleconomy.gov has not listed this model year yet, so the specs and price…
2027 BMW 3 Series
Clear winThe BMW 3 Series wins clearly, 100 to 85.5, on price.
| Category · weight | 2027 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 100 | 2027 Porsche Taycanoverall 85.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 70.9 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 85.5 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
BMW 3 Series: base trim M3 RWD · Porsche Taycan: base trim Taycan RWD. 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 2027 BMW 3 Series wins
- It starts $32,600 lower ($79,300 against $111,900 base MSRP).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 0 standard driver-assist features.
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
6 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $79,300 | $111,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 473 hp | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | — |
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
22 features · differences first, then sharedInfotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation with precise online route calculation, 3D building displays and optimized Charging Planner | — | std |
| AI-supported Voice Pilot with natural conversation, Google-supported POI search, follow-up questions without repeating wake word, voice-activated charging flap, voice-based owner's manual | — | std |
| App Center with first- and third-party apps (audio/video streaming, navigation, parking, charging) downloadable and updatable in-system | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (expanded integration) | — | std |
| Battery state of health display | — | std |
| E-Shift including GT Sport steering wheel with paddles | — | opt |
| New Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with up to 5x higher computing power | — | std |
| Over-the-air updates (OTA) for the infotainment system | — | std |
| Porsche Digital Interaction (PDI) operating concept with 3D vehicle model, freely configurable widgets, Themes app, minimalist icons and dynamic animations | — | std |
| Porsche Electric Sport Sound (reinterpreted, adapts to driving situation based on load and wheel speed) | — | opt |
| Smartphone tray with magnetic ring mount with up to 25 watts of charging power | — | std |
Exterior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Paint to Sample catalog — 153 colors (including 16 new colors for MY2027 such as Shark Blue, Python Green, Loretta Purple, Rose Red) | — | std |
| Sedan | std | — |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-60 mph: 4.1 s | std | — |
| 23 MPG Combined | std | — |
| 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | std | — |
| 473 hp | std | — |
| E-Shift with virtual gear changes (8 simulated gears, automatic and manual modes, gear-specific drag torque, virtual rev limiter, virtual rev counter, gear indicator with shift light) | — | opt |
| J1772 AC charging port (driver-side fender) | — | std |
| NACS native DC fast charging port (passenger-side fender) with CCS adapter included | — | std |
| Performance Battery Plus (105 kWh) with 320 kW max DC fast charge rating | — | std |
| Rear-wheel drive | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 3 Series
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Porsche Taycan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79,300 (base trim) | $111,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $79,300 1 trims | $111,900 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | — | — |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | — | — |
| EPA annual fuel cost | — | — |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 BMW 3 Series or the 2027 Porsche Taycan?
The BMW 3 Series wins clearly, 100 to 85.5, on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 BMW 3 Series scores 100 and the 2027 Porsche Taycan 85.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 BMW 3 Series or the 2027 Porsche Taycan?
The 2027 BMW 3 Series starts lower — $79,300 against $111,900, a gap of $32,600 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 BMW 3 Series or the 2027 Porsche Taycan?
2027 BMW 3 Series: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 BMW 3 Series and the 2027 Porsche Taycan?
Where the 2027 BMW 3 Series wins: it starts $32,600 lower ($79,300 against $111,900 base MSRP). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 0 standard driver-assist features.