Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs Mini Cooper SE

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General Info

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €36900. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €21950 on the used car market.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is a Sedan, whereas the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is a Hatchback.

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Mini Cooper SE
Years of Production 2019-2021 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA China
Body Style Sedan Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €36900
Price Europe (Used) €21950 €33990
GCC Score 6.4 5.1

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…).

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Mini Cooper SE
Range (EPA) 423 km 183 km
Range (WLTP) 448 km 402 km
Range (GCC) 393 km 288 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 54.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52.5 kWh 49.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 13.4 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.49 km/kWh 5.85 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.3 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) maxes out at 95 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Mini Cooper SE
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 95 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.6 4.9

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Mini Cooper SE
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 239 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 320 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 330 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.6 s 6.7 s
Top Speed 225 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 5.2 3.8

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…).

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Mini Cooper SE
Length 4695 mm 3858 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2088 mm 1967 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1756 mm
Height 1445 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2875 mm 2526 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) 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 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021), but the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Mini Cooper SE
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 1645 kg 1600 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 561 l 200 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1235 l 800 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1000 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 3.6
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