BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Tesla Model 3 RWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) has a starting price of €57500, compared to the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…), which starts at €43970.

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

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China, USA
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price Europe (New) €57500 €43970
GCC Score 6.2 6.3

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Range (EPA) 444 km 438 km
Range (WLTP) 500 km 554 km
Range (GCC) 398 km 450 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70.3 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67.1 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km 12.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.93 km/kWh 7.83 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 9.2

Charging

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 180 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 6.4 5.7

Performance

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 208 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 279 hp
Motor Torque 400 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 6 s 6.1 s
Top Speed 190 km/h 201 km/h
Performance Score 4.5 4.7

Dimensions

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Length 4783 mm 4720 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2073 mm 2089 mm
Height 1448 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase 2856 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2075 kg 1765 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 470 l 594 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1290 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5 5.1
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