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BMW i7 vs Tesla Model 3

 
  BMW i7 Tesla Model 3
Price $100,000.00 $52,000.00
Our Rating 6.8 8.2
Brand BMW TESLA
Category Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models BMW i7 eDrive50
BMW i7 xDrive60
BMW i7 M70 xDrive
Tesla Model 3 SR
Tesla Model 3 LR
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

LAUNCH

Announced 2023, May 23 - BMW i7 eDrive50
2022, April 20 - BMW i7 xDrive60
2022, April 20 - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
2023, September 01 - Tesla Model 3 SR
2023, September 01 - Tesla Model 3 LR
2024, April 23 - Tesla Model 3 Performance
2024, July 11 - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Status Available to order. Released 2023, June - BMW i7 eDrive50
Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - BMW i7 xDrive60
Available to order. Released 2023, June - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
Available to order. Released 2023, October - Tesla Model 3 SR
Available to order. Released 2023, October - Tesla Model 3 LR
Available to order. Released 2024, April - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Available to order. Released 2024, July - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Base Price $ 106,700 € 118,130 £ 100,200 - BMW i7 eDrive50
$ 119,300 € 138,300 £ 110,450 - BMW i7 xDrive60
€ 160,000 £ 163,300 - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
$ 39,000 € 43,000 - Tesla Model 3 SR
$ 46,000 € 52,000 - Tesla Model 3 LR
$ 53,000 € 57,000 £ 60,000 - Tesla Model 3 Performance
$ 42,500 - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

PERFORMANCE

Power RWD 445 hp (335 kW) - BMW i7 eDrive50
AWD 544 hp (400 kW) - BMW i7 xDrive60
AWD 660 hp (485 kW) - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
RWD 283 hp (208 kW) - Tesla Model 3 SR
AWD 498 hp (366 kW) - Tesla Model 3 LR
AWD 625 hp (460 kW) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
RWD - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Torque 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) - BMW i7 eDrive50
549 lb-ft (745 Nm) - BMW i7 xDrive60
748 lb-ft (1100 Nm) - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
450 Nm (332 lb-ft) - Tesla Model 3 SR
510 Nm (376 lb-ft) - Tesla Model 3 LR
741 Nm (547 lb-ft) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 5.5 sec 0-62 mph - BMW i7 eDrive50
4.5 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph)
3.7 sec 0-62 mph - BMW i7 xDrive60 - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
5.8 sec 0-60 mph (6.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model 3 SR
4.2 sec 0-60 mph (4.4 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model 3 LR
2.9 sec 0-60 mph (3.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
4.9 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Max Speed 127 mph (205 km/h) - BMW i7 eDrive50
149 mph (240 km/h) - BMW i7 xDrive60
155 mph (250 km/h) - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model 3 SR
125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model 3 LR
163 mph (262 km/h) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
201 km/h (125 mph) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

BATTERY

Capacity 101.7 kWh usable, 105.7 kWh total 57.3 kWh usable, 60 kWh total - Tesla Model 3 SR
77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model 3 LR
78 kWh total - Tesla Model 3 Performance
77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Tech Li-ion 376V (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V LFP battery - Tesla Model 3 SR
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model 3 LR
Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Range 379 mi WLTP - BMW i7 eDrive50
310 mi EPA (388 mi WLTP) - BMW i7 xDrive60
348 mi WLTP - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
272 mi EPA (319 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model 3 SR
341 mi EPA (421 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model 3 LR
296 mi EPA (328 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
584 km EPA - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Consumption 309 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i7 eDrive50
296 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i7 xDrive60
335 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
212 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model 3 SR
225 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model 3 LR
269 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Recuperation Yes - BMW i7 eDrive50
Yes - BMW i7 xDrive60
Yes, up to 228 kW - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours 30 min - BMW i7 eDrive50
Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours 30 min - BMW i7 xDrive60
Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5 hours 30 min - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 33 min - Tesla Model 3 SR
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 15 min - Tesla Model 3 LR
Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 15 min - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
DC Charging CCS 195 kW max, 10-80% in 34 min Supercharger V3 170 kW max - Tesla Model 3 SR
CCS 170 kW max
Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model 3 LR
CCS 250 kW max
Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model 3 Performance
CCS 250 kW max
Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
CCS 250 kW max

BODY

Type 4 door sedan, 4/5 seats 4 door sedan, 5 seats
Platform CLAR
Dimensions 212.2 x 76.8 x 60.8 in (5391 x 1950 x 1544 mm) 4720 x 1933 x 1441 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.7 in) - Tesla Model 3 SR
4720 x 1933 x 1441 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.7 in) - Tesla Model 3 LR
4720 x 1933 x 1431 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.3 in) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
4720 x 1933 x 1441 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.7 in) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Drag Co-Efficient 0.26 Cd 0.219 Cd
Wheelbase 126.6 in (3215 mm) 2875 mm (113.2 in)
Clearance 5.4 in (136 mm) - BMW i7 xDrive60
5.4 in (136 mm) - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
138 mm (5.4 in) - Tesla Model 3 SR
138 mm (5.4 in) - Tesla Model 3 LR
128 mm (5.0 in) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
138 mm (5.4 in) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Weight EU: 5721 lb unladen, 6900 lb gross - BMW i7 eDrive50
EU: 5986 lb unladen, 7165 lb gross - BMW i7 xDrive60
EU: 6107 lb unladen, 7165 lb gross - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
EU: 1765 kg unladen - Tesla Model 3 SR
EU: 1828 kg unladen - Tesla Model 3 LR
EU: 1851 kg unladen - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Suspension Front double-wishbone axle, rear five-link axle. Adaptive air suspension, automatic self leveling, electronically controlled dampers Front double wishbone-type coil spring, rear multi-link
Wheels R19, R20, R21 R18, R19
Trunk/Boot EU: 17.7 ft³ EU: 682 l
Frunk/Bonnet No 88 l
Towing Yes - BMW i7 eDrive50
EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 4409 lb braked - BMW i7 xDrive60
EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 4409 lb braked - BMW i7 M70 xDrive
EU: 1000 kg unbraked - Tesla Model 3 SR
EU: 1000 kg unbraked - Tesla Model 3 LR
Yes - Tesla Model 3 Performance
EU: 1000 kg unbraked - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

DISPLAYS

Centre 14.9" touchscreen 15.4" touchscreen
Driver's Display 12.3" No
Head-Up Yes, with augmented reality No
Others Rear passengers display: 31.3", 7680 x 2160 pixels, 32:9 ratio 8" rear passengers touchscreen display

COMFORT

Seats Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats
Roof Panoramic glass roof All-glass roof
Parking Aids 20 front/side/rear sensors, 360 camera, 1 front, 2 side & 1 reversing cameras Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist
Connectivity Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others Automatically opening and closing doors
Retractable gap-free leg rest for the rear seat at the passenger side
Panel heating for the armrests in the door trim and center console
5.5" touchsreen displays in the rear doors
360˚ acoustic glass

SAFETY

Airbags Front, side, rear, head airbag system 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driving Aids Long range radar (300 m), corner short range radars (4 units), 8MP front camera, Assisted Driving View, Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Manoeuvre Assistant for automated parking and manoeuvring, 3 front, 2 side and 3 rear cameras (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
Self Driving Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability

Note

Others 01 September 2023: Initial release price 42,990 EUR
10 January 2024: Initial release price 38,990 USD - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
01 September 2023: Initial release price 51,990 EUR
10 January 2024: Initial release price 45,990 USD - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
11 July 2024: Initial release price 42,490 USD
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