Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs i5 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
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
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2023-2025 | 2019-2021 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €39990 | €54889 | €21950 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 484 km | 475 km | 423 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 589 km | 582 km | 448 km |
| Range (GCC) | 467 km | 464 km | 393 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 84.4 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 81.2 kWh | 52.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 13.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.79 km/kWh | 5.71 km/kWh | 7.49 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.1 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 206 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 239 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp | 320 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 430 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 s | 6 s | 5.6 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 193 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 5060 mm | 4695 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2156 mm | 2088 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1515 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2995 mm | 2875 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2125 kg | 2205 kg | 1645 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 490 l | 561 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 785 l | 1235 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
