BMW i5 vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The BMW i5 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
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 $24,610
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5Model 3Tesla Model 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+35 mi· 11%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+45 kW· 22%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.3 cu ft· 16%
- Power- best on this row+56 kW· 29%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1 s faster· 17%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Long Range, RWD | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | 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 | no data | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Tesla Model 3
Range
9299Charging
5158Performance
no data70Practicality
7162
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
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 i5
- 328 miEPA
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 35 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i5
- Tesla Model 3
- version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- BMW i5
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 45 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- BMW i5
- Tesla Model 3
- Ahead by
- $24,610
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BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
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