USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40 vs i5 eDrive40
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2021-2024 | 2023-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | Germany | Germany, China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | $35000 | $31963 | $44596 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 363 mi | 301 mi | 295 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 436 mi | 366 mi | 362 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 358 mi | 290 mi | 288 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 78.1 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 84.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 75 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 81.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 20.9 kWh/100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 28.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.77 mi/kWh | 3.59 mi/kWh | 3.55 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 207 kW | 206 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.2 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 332 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 125 mph | 118 mph | 120 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 188.3 in | 199.2 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 81.6 in | 84.9 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 72.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57 in | 59.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.4 in | 117.9 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3891 lb | 4684 lb | 4916 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 21 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 34.5 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 | 27.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 3300 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5 | 5.8 |
