USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 M50 vs BYD Seal Excellence AWD vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2022-… | 2018-2023 | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China | China, Germany, USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | $36990 | - Price USA (Used) | $12850 | $31963 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 270 mi | - Range (EPA) | 358 mi | 301 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 322 mi | 323 mi | 382 mi | 366 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 254 mi | 275 mi | 334 mi | 290 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 84 kWh | 78.1 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 75 kWh | 80.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 31.8 kWh/100 mi | 30 kWh/100 mi | 22.5 kWh/100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.15 mi/kWh | 3.33 mi/kWh | 4.45 mi/kWh | 3.59 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 7.1 | 9.7 | 7.8 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 150 kW | 250 kW | 207 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 400 kW | 390 kW | 366 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 536 hp | 523 hp | 491 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 586 lb-ft | 494 lb-ft | 364 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7 s | 3.6 s | 4.2 s | 5.5 s |
| Top Speed | 140 mph | 112 mph | 145 mph | 118 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 6 | 6 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 189 in | 184.8 in | 188.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 84.6 in | 82.2 in | 81.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 73.8 in | 72.8 in | 72.9 in |
| Height | 57 in | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 115 in | 113.2 in | 112.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5018 lb | 4817 lb | 4072 lb | 4684 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 43.6 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.9 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 3307 lb | - Towing Capacity | 3500 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5 |
