Compare Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S vs BMW i3 vs Lexus ES vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
Quick Take
Tesla Model 3 wins on price, Tesla Model S packs the most punch, and BMW i3 goes the distance.
Tesla Model 3
2025 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $36,990
- About $102 per mile of range
- Up to 363 mi EPA-rated range
BMW i3
2027 • Sedan
Coming Soon
Longest Range
- Up to 468 mi EPA-rated range
- 108.7 kWh battery
- 21 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Price
$36,990 - $54,990
$94,990 - $109,990
$61,500
$48,795 - $60,195
$47,250 - $49,800
Range
316-363 miles
368-410 miles
441-468 miles
272-307 miles
312-374 miles
Horsepower
258-528 hp
670-1020 hp
374-463 hp
221-338 hp
268-349 hp
0-60 mph
2.9-5.8 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
4.5-5.4 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
Battery Size
82 kWh
100 kWh
82.8-108.7 kWh
74.7 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
AWD
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
125-163 mph
149-200 mph
124 mph
99-112 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
21 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Unknown
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
184.8"
196"
187.4"
202.3"
185.9"
Width
72.8"
77.3"
73.4"
75.5"
73"
Height
56.8"
56.9"
58.3"
61.4"
57.8"
Cargo Capacity
24 cu ft
28 cu ft
14.8 cu ft
13.3 cu ft
14.3 cu ft