Compare BMW i3 vs Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4 vs BMW i5 vs Tesla Model S
Quick Take
BMW i3 charges fastest, Tesla Model 3 wins on price, BMW i4 hauls the most gear, and Tesla Model S packs the most punch.
BMW i3
2027 • Sedan
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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
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
$36,990 - $54,990
$57,900 - $62,300
$67,100 - $70,100
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
468 miles
309-363 miles
287-318 miles
278-328 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
463 hp
258 hp
335-396 hp
335-389 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
4.5 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
4.9-5.5 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
108.7 kWh
82 kWh
84.3 kWh
84.4 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
124 mph
125-163 mph
118-124 mph
120-134 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
21 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
31 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
8 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
187.4"
184.8"
188.5"
199.2"
196"
Width
73.4"
72.8"
72.9"
74.8"
77.3"
Height
58.3"
56.8"
57"
59.6"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
14.8 cu ft
24 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
28 cu ft