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Compare BMW i3 vs Lexus ES vs BMW i5 vs Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S

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BMW i3 charges fastest, Tesla Model 3 wins on price, and Tesla Model S packs the most punch.

BMW i3

2027 • Sedan

BMW i3
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Fastest Charger

  • 21 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 400 kW peak charging speed
  • NACS charging port
  • 468 mi EPA-rated range
Lexus ES

2026 • Sedan

Lexus ES
BMW i5

2027 • Sedan

BMW i5
Tesla Model 3

2025 • Sedan

Tesla Model 3

Best Value

  • Starts at $36,990
  • About $102 per mile of range
  • Up to 363 mi EPA-rated range
Tesla Model S

2025 • Sedan

Tesla Model S

Most Powerful

  • Up to 1020 hp
  • 0-60 mph as quick as 1.99s
  • 200 mph top speed
Price
$61,500
$48,795 - $60,195
$67,100 - $70,100
$36,990 - $54,990
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
468 miles
272-307 miles
278-328 miles
309-363 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
463 hp
221-338 hp
335-389 hp
258 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
4.5 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
108.7 kWh
74.7 kWh
84.4 kWh
82 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
124 mph
99-112 mph
120-134 mph
125-163 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
21 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
7 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
187.4"
202.3"
199.2"
184.8"
196"
Width
73.4"
75.5"
74.8"
72.8"
77.3"
Height
58.3"
61.4"
59.6"
56.8"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
14.8 cu ft
13.3 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
24 cu ft
28 cu ft
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