Compare BMW i3 vs BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S
Quick Take
BMW i3 goes the distance, Tesla Model 3 wins on price, and Tesla Model S packs the most punch.
BMW i3
2027 • Sedan
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Longest Range
- 468 mi EPA-rated range
- 108.7 kWh battery
- 21 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Tesla Model 3
2025 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $36,990
- About $102 per mile of range
- Up to 363 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$61,500
$67,100 - $70,100
$47,250 - $49,800
$36,990 - $54,990
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
468 miles
278-328 miles
312-374 miles
309-363 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
463 hp
335-389 hp
268-349 hp
258 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
4.5 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
108.7 kWh
84.4 kWh
85 kWh
82 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
124 mph
120-134 mph
130 mph
125-163 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
21 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
187.4"
199.2"
185.9"
184.8"
196"
Width
73.4"
74.8"
73"
72.8"
77.3"
Height
58.3"
59.6"
57.8"
56.8"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
14.8 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
24 cu ft
28 cu ft