Video Summary
Findings from the video review:- The previous generation BMW 335d Touring has been tuned to 386 horsepower and 812 Newton meters of torque. It weighs 1,735 kg and was priced over 40,000 GBP when new. Now, with 83,000 miles, the car costs about 19,000 GBP.
- The current BMW M340d Touring produces 340 horsepower and 700 Newton meters of torque. It's all-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The BMW weighs 1,870 kg and it costs 61,000 GBP.
- The Tesla Model 3 Long Range has dual electric motors that output 490 horsepower and 490 Newton meters of torque. It weighs 1,840 kg. The single speed EV starts at about 50,000 GBP.
- The previous generation BMW's transmission has an Alpina software map, resulting in quicker gear changes.
- The interior of the Tesla Model 3 is uninspiring.
- During a test, the Tesla driver tried a brake boosting thing, but that did not work. It requires just accelerating from zero.
- The Tesla has a limited power warning that isn’t displayed in a clear, easily visible location.
- A test revealed a great economical fuel economy in a BMW, but it produced smoky fumes.
The Tesla Model 3 LR is the car that can quickly get out of the gate.
