Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs BMW i5 eDrive40

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) has a starting price of $42490, compared to the BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…), which starts at $66800.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD BMW i5 eDrive40
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA Germany, China
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price USA (New) $42490 $66800
GCC Score 7.2 6.6

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD BMW i5 eDrive40
Range (EPA) 363 mi 295 mi
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 362 mi
Range (GCC) 345 mi 288 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78.1 kWh 84.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 81.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 21.7 kWh/100 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.6 mi/kWh 3.55 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 10 7.9

Charging

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD BMW i5 eDrive40
Max Charging Power (AC) 11.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 206 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7.4 7

Performance

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD BMW i5 eDrive40
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 250 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 335 hp
Motor Torque 332 lb-ft 317 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.9 s 5.7 s
Top Speed 125 mph 120 mph
Performance Score 5.1 4.8

Dimensions

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD BMW i5 eDrive40
Length 186 in 199.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 82.2 in 84.9 in
Height 56.3 in 59.6 in
Wheelbase 113.2 in 117.9 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD BMW i5 eDrive40
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3891 lb 4916 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 21 ft3 17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 3300 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.7 5.8
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