Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S 75 vs BMW i4 eDrive35

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 75 (2016-2017) for as low as €19990, while the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) begins at €38349.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S 75 BMW i4 eDrive35
Years of Production 2016-2017 2022-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Germany
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €19990 €38349
GCC Score 6.4 6.1

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Tesla Model S 75 (2016-2017) has a larger battery, the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Tesla Model S 75 BMW i4 eDrive35
Range (EPA) 401 km 412 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 483 km
Range (GCC) 370 km 389 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 70.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 72.5 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.6 kWh/100 km 17.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.1 km/kWh 5.81 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 6.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the Tesla Model S 75 (2016-2017) maxes out at 120 kW.

The Tesla Model S 75 (2016-2017) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model S 75 BMW i4 eDrive35
Max Charging Power (AC) 16.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 180 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.6 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model S 75 (2016-2017) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S 75 BMW i4 eDrive35
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type IM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 235 kW 210 kW
Motor Power (hp) 315 hp 282 hp
Motor Torque 440 Nm 400 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.8 s 6 s
Top Speed 225 km/h 190 km/h
Performance Score 5.2 4.6

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S 75 (2016-2017) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024).

The Tesla Model S 75 (2016-2017) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S 75 BMW i4 eDrive35
Length 4970 mm 4783 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2073 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1852 mm
Height 1445 mm 1448 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2856 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S 75 (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 75 (2016-2017), but the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S 75 (2016-2017) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S 75 BMW i4 eDrive35
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 2027 kg 2065 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 470 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 1290 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 5
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