BMW i3 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | BMW i3 | Model 3 Performance |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Year | 2022 May | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 66.1 kWh usable, 70.3 kWh total | 78 kWh |
| Tech | Li-ion 400V | Li-ion NCM (400V type) |
| Range | 526 km CLTC | 528 km WLTP (476 km EPA) |
| Consumption | - | 16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes | 1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | RWD 210 kW (286 hp) | AWD 460 kW (625 hp) |
| Torque | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) | 741 Nm (547 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 6.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 3.1 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 262 km/h (163 mph) |
BODY |
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| Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4872 x 1846 x 1481 mm (191.8 x 72.7 x 58.3 in) | 4720 x 1933 x 1431 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2966 mm (116.8 in) | 2875 mm (113.2 in) |
| Clearance | 128 mm (5.0 in) | |
| Weight | EU: 2029 kg unladen, 2530 kg gross | EU: 1851 kg unladen |
| Towing | No | Yes |
| Wheels Size | R18, R19 | R18, R19, R20 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Double wishbone-type coil spring |
| Rear | Multi link; double ball joint spring strut suspension | Multi-link, adaptive suspension system |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | 95 kW max | Supercharger V3 250 kW max CCS 250 kW max |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats | |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide | All Glass |
| Camera | 360 | Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Aautonomous parking system | Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 360˚ acoustic glass |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, including head airbag system | 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Autopilot | Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability | |
| Driving Aids | 12 sensors, front radar, two rear corner radars, several cameras | 3 front, 2 side and 3 rear cameras (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control |
