USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs Model 3 Mid Range vs Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs Model 3 Standard Range
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2017-2019 | 2018-2020 | 2019-2021 | 2019-2020 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA | USA | China, Germany, USA | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA | USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | $31963 | $11800 | $13794 | $11828 | $12993 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 301 mi | 330 mi | 264 mi | 263 mi | 220 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 366 mi | 373 mi | 284 mi | 278 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 290 mi | 315 mi | 246 mi | 244 mi | 209 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 78.8 kWh | 65 kWh | 55 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 73.5 kWh | 62 kWh | 52.5 kWh | 57.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 23.3 kWh/100 mi | 25.2 kWh/100 mi | 21.5 kWh/100 mi | 27.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.59 mi/kWh | 4.29 mi/kWh | 3.97 mi/kWh | 4.65 mi/kWh | 3.63 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 9.2 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 6.2 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 7.7 kW | 7.7 kW | 7.7 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 250 kW | 200 kW | 170 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 7.2 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 239 kW | 202 kW | 239 kW | 208 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 320 hp | 271 hp | 320 hp | 279 hp |
| Motor Torque | 317 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 298 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s | 5 s | 5.2 s | 5.3 s | 5.8 s |
| Top Speed | 118 mph | 140 mph | 140 mph | 140 mph | 140 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5 | 5.2 | 5 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 184.8 in | 184.8 in | 184.8 in | 184.8 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 82.2 in | 82.2 in | 82.2 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 57 in | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 113.2 in | 113.2 in | 113.2 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4684 lb | 3805 lb | 3686 lb | 3627 lb | 3552 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
