BMW 3 Series vs Porsche 718

Last Updated: October 9, 2026

BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs. 72.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.02 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Porsche 718, priced at Rs. 2.74 Crore. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the 718 delivers 9.17 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the 718 a 3997cc engine producing 493.49bhp@8400rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and 718, the 3 Series is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 718 stands out for performance and top speed.

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3 Series vs 718 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesPorsche 718
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 72.85 LakhRs. 2.74 Crore
Mileage 13.02 kmpl9.17 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc3997 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm493.49bhp@8400rpm
Top speed 253 Km/h304 Km/h

3 Series vs 718 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDrivePorsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
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Brand Name BMW Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.74 Crore
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 3997 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars Convertible,Luxury,CoupeAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 493.49bhp@8400rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 7-Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 9.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 245/35 ZR20, 295/30 ZR20
Boot Space 480 Liters 150 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Insurance Rs. 3.29 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Displacement
2998 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
naturally aspirated boxer engine
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
3997 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
493.49bhp@8400rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
450Nm@6750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
7-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPFI
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1415 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
102.0 x 81.5mm
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
4.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
64 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
304 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
9.17 Kmpl

Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Aluminium monobloc Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Aluminium monobloc Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
11.4 m
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
245/35 ZR20, 295/30 ZR20
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Sport Steering Wheel, Ascending Centre Console Three Round Instruments With The Rev Counters Positioned in The Centre, 4.6 inch Colour Screen, Sport Tex Leather Interior Puristic Black,
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
2
Doors
4
2
Boot Space
480 Liters
150 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
lightweight, stainless steel sports exhaust system with rear silencer and two clearly separated stainless steel tailpipes, the black plastic airbox with a silver-coloured 'GT4 RS' logo, Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (O), Sports exhaust system, Headlight Cleaning System, Porsche Dynamic Light System,
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4456*1994*1269 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
128 mm
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
7-inch multi-touch screen, USB, Bluetooth, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including mobile phone preparation and Sound Package Plus, It comprises six loudspeakers and a total output of 110 watts, amplifier integrated into PCM optimally adapts, BOSE® Surround Sound System, Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System, two SD card readers are provided in addition to the CD/DVD drive for playback of your personal music, Connect Plus module enables use of the wide range of Porsche Connect services, Porsche Connect offers two smartphone apps. The first, Porsche Car Connect, lets you use your smartphone or Apple Watch® to retrieve vehicle data and remotely control selected vehicle functions.
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
SD Card Reader
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Porsche Active Suspension Management, Porsche Doppelkupplung, Front Door Armrest, Integrated Headrest,
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Porsche Communication System, 7 incg Touchscreen Display, Porsche Car Connect App and Connect App
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
No
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
16
6
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Yes
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Airbags and Porsche Side Impact Protection System, Sensors continuously monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration of the car, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) including rear differential lock., Porsche Torque Vectoring,Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake,Head Airbag,Roll Over Protectio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Porsche 718?
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your car. But Porsche 718 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Porsche 718?
The BMW 3 Series is cheaper than Porsche 718 by ₹2.02 Crore.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series vs Porsche 718?
The BMW 3 Series delivers better mileage 13.02 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Porsche 718?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Cayman GT4 RS version, 3997 cc Petrol engine of 718 produces 493.49bhp@8400rpm of power and 450Nm@6750rpm of torque
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