Global EV Comparison: BYD Seal Design RWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
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 | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany | China, USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €44990 | €60600 | €45970 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €38440 | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 584 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 570 km | 613 km | 750 km |
| Range (GCC) | 485 km | 490 km | 605 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh | 81.3 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 13.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 6.03 km/kWh | 7.66 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.1 | 8.3 | 10 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 205 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 250 kW | 235 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 335 hp | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 430 Nm | 450 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s | 5.6 s | 5.2 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 190 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4800 mm | 4783 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2150 mm | 2073 mm | 2089 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1875 mm | 1852 mm | 1849 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm | 1448 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2856 mm | 2875 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2055 kg | 2120 kg | 1822 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 400 l | 470 l | 594 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 977 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1600 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5 | 5.1 |
