BMW 3 Series vs Porsche Taycan

How does the BMW 3 Series stack up against the Porsche Taycan? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW 3 SeriesBMW 3 Series
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Porsche TaycanPorsche Taycan
SpecBMW 3 SeriesPorsche Taycan
Horsepower (max)550 hp1,020 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s2.2 s
Top speed302 km/h305 km/h
Variants812
Body styleSedanSports sedan
GenerationG20J1
Production2019 – present2019 – present
Length4,713 mm4,963 mm
Width1,827 mm1,966 mm
Height1,435 mm1,395 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mm2,900 mm

BMW 3 Series vs Porsche Taycan: common questions

Is the BMW 3 Series or Porsche Taycan faster?
The Porsche Taycan is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.1s versus the BMW 3 Series's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 2.2s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW 3 Series or the Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan makes more power: 1,020 hp (761 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW 3 Series.
Is the BMW 3 Series or Porsche Taycan faster on top speed?
The Porsche Taycan has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 188 mph (302 km/h) for the BMW 3 Series.
What is the main difference between the BMW 3 Series and the Porsche Taycan?
The BMW 3 Series is a sedan, while the Porsche Taycan is a sports sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.