BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Tesla Model 3 RWD

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General Info

The Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of . The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $37995 on the used car market.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) is a Sedan.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Years of Production 2022-2024 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China, USA
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price USA (Used) $37995 $36000
GCC Score 6.2 6.3

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Range (EPA) 256 mi 272 mi
Range (WLTP) 300 mi 344 mi
Range (GCC) 242 mi 280 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70.2 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.7 kWh/100 mi 20.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.61 mi/kWh 4.87 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 9.2

Charging

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.7 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 180 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.4 5.7

Performance

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 208 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 279 hp
Motor Torque 295 lb-ft 310 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.8 s 5.8 s
Top Speed 118 mph 125 mph
Performance Score 4.6 4.7

Dimensions

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Length 188.3 in 185.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.6 in 82.2 in
Height 57 in 56.7 in
Wheelbase 112.4 in 113.2 in

Cargo and Towing

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3500 lb 3891 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.6 ft3 21 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 45.6 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 3500 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.1
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