Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs BYD Seal Excellence AWD vs Seal Design RWD vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2017-2019 | 2022-… | 2022-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA | China | China | South Korea |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA | EU | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €50990 | €44990 | €61100 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €39990 | - Price Europe (Used) | €41880 | €38440 | €37880 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 484 km | 531 km | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 509 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 589 km | 600 km | 520 km | 570 km | 583 km |
| Range (GCC) | 467 km | 507 km | 442 km | 485 km | 482 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 78.8 kWh | 84 kWh | 84 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 73.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 14.5 kWh/100 km | 18.7 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 15.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.79 km/kWh | 6.9 km/kWh | 5.36 km/kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 6.51 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 9.2 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 250 kW | 150 kW | 150 kW | 233 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 239 kW | 390 kW | 230 kW | 239 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 320 hp | 523 hp | 308 hp | 320 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 420 Nm | 670 Nm | 360 Nm | 605 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.3 s | 3.8 s | 5.9 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 225 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 5.3 | 6 | 4.5 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4695 mm | 4800 mm | 4800 mm | 4855 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2088 mm | 2150 mm | 2150 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1850 mm | 1875 mm | 1875 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1445 mm | 1460 mm | 1460 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2875 mm | 2920 mm | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2125 kg | 1726 kg | 2185 kg | 2055 kg | 2095 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 561 l | 400 l | 400 l | 401 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 1235 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l | 53 l | 53 l | 15 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 910 kg | 1500 kg | 750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
