Porsche Taycan vs BMW i3

The Porsche Taycan starts from $156,300 before on-road costs, while the BMW i3 opens at $109,900. That makes the BMW i3 the more affordable entry point by $46,400.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $171,930 and $120,890 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Porsche Taycan and BMW i3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Porsche Taycan packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the BMW i3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Taycan stands out with Apple CarPlay, V2L and BOSE audio that you will not find on the BMW i3. The BMW i3 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Porsche Taycan uses a Electric producing 300kW and 345Nm of torque, sent through a 2-speed auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The BMW i3 responds with a Electric making 250kW and 430Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 250kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Taycan is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 79.2kWh (Porsche Taycan) vs 83kWh (BMW i3), giving WLTP ranges of 503km and 460km. DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Porsche Taycan) vs 50kW (BMW i3).

The Porsche Taycan measures 4,963mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 254mm longer than the BMW i3 at 4,709mm (2,851mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Taycan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Porsche Taycan and 260L in the BMW i3, giving the Porsche Taycan a 147L advantage. The BMW i3 seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW i3). The BMW i3 has longer coverage.