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Compare BMW i3 vs Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4 vs Lexus ES vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

Quick Take

BMW i3 goes the distance, Tesla Model 3 is quickest off the line, and BMW i4 hauls the most gear.

BMW i3

2027 • Sedan

BMW i3
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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

Tesla Model 3

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph as quick as 2.9s
  • 258 hp
  • 163 mph top speed
BMW i4

2026 • Sedan

BMW i4

Most Cargo Space

  • 45.6 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 188.5" long
Lexus ES

2026 • Sedan

Lexus ES
Price
$61,500
$36,990 - $54,990
$57,900 - $62,300
$48,795 - $60,195
$47,250 - $49,800
Range
468 miles
309-363 miles
287-318 miles
272-307 miles
312-374 miles
Horsepower
463 hp
258 hp
335-396 hp
221-338 hp
268-349 hp
0-60 mph
4.5 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
4.9-5.5 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
Battery Size
108.7 kWh
82 kWh
84.3 kWh
74.7 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
RWD
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
124 mph
125-163 mph
118-124 mph
99-112 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
21 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
31 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
8 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
187.4"
184.8"
188.5"
202.3"
185.9"
Width
73.4"
72.8"
72.9"
75.5"
73"
Height
58.3"
56.8"
57"
61.4"
57.8"
Cargo Capacity
14.8 cu ft
24 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
13.3 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
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