Tesla Model 3 RWD vs BMW i4 eDrive35

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

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

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

Charging

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

Performance

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

Dimensions

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

Cargo and Towing

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