USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Tesla Model 3 RWD vs Model 3 Long Range RWD
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2024 | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China, USA | China, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $42490 |
| Price USA (Used) | $27988 | - Price USA (Used) | $35000 |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 256 mi | - Range (EPA) | 363 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 300 mi | 323 mi | 436 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 242 mi | 275 mi | 358 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 70.2 kWh | 64 kWh | 78.1 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 60.5 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.7 kWh/100 mi | 22 kWh/100 mi | 20.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.61 mi/kWh | 4.55 mi/kWh | 4.77 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 8.7 | 10 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.7 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 175 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 5.8 | 7.2 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 210 kW | 208 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 282 hp | 279 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 295 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s | 5.8 s | 4.9 s |
| Top Speed | 118 mph | 125 mph | 125 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.1 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 185.8 in | 186 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 82.2 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 57 in | 56.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 113.2 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3500 lb | 4047 lb | 3891 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 21 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
