Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 M50 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Model 3 Performance
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 M50 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2018-2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China, Germany, USA | China, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €47700 | €23650 | €56990 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 7.2 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 435 km | 507 km | 480 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 519 km | 567 km | 528 km |
| Range (GCC) | 409 km | 489 km | 452 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 82 kWh | 78.1 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 76 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.07 km/kWh | 6.43 km/kWh | 6.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 8.7 | 7.8 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.2 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 400 kW | 377 kW | 461 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 536 hp | 506 hp | 618 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm | 660 Nm | 741 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 261 km/h | 262 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4695 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2088 mm | 2089 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1445 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2875 mm | 2875 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2290 kg | 1847 kg | 1929 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 561 l | 594 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 1235 l | 977 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l | 88 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
