BMW i4 vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 leads on range (EPA). The BMW i4 leads on cargo space and power.
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2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
75/100#24 of 80 · Everyday
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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026
77/100#17 of 80 · Everyday
Tesla Model 3 is cheaper by $12,910
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4Model 3Tesla Model 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+30 mi· 9%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.6 cu ft· 11%
- Power- best on this row+56 kW· 29%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.6 s faster· 11%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 20%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | version: Long Range, RWD |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Tesla Model 3
Range
9699Charging
5058Performance
7970Practicality
6962
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
Tesla Model 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 30 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i4
- Tesla Model 3
- version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- BMW i4
- Tesla Model 3
- Ahead by
- $12,910
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 39 sources
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