Tesla Model S P90D vs BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) for as low as €28500, while the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) begins at €14900.

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) is a Liftback, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is a Hatchback.

Property Tesla Model S P90D BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Years of Production 2016-2017 2017-2018
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Germany
Body Style Liftback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €28500 €14900
GCC Score 6.7 5.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018).

Property Tesla Model S P90D BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Range (EPA) 435 km 183 km
Range (GCC) 398 km 199 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 90 kWh 33.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 85.5 kWh 27.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.5 kWh/100 km 13.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.65 km/kWh 7.32 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Tesla Model S P90D BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 4

Performance

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is rear-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S P90D BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 515 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 691 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 930 Nm 250 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.3 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 7.6 3.2

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) is longer and wider, but the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is taller.

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S P90D BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Length 4970 mm 4011 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2039 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1775 mm
Height 1445 mm 1598 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2570 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017), but the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S P90D BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Number of Seats 5, 7 4
Curb Weight 2196 kg 1320 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 260 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 1100 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 4.3
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