BMW i7 vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 leads on range (EPA). The BMW i7 leads on cargo space and power.
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022
80/100#12 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 $76,810
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7Model 3Tesla Model 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+9 mi· 3%
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.7 cu ft· 18%
- Power- best on this row+141 kW· 73%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row12.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 34%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 91%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | 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: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | version: Long Range, RWD |
| Battery (gross) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 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 | version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 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 i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Tesla Model 3
Range
9999Charging
5858Performance
no data70Practicality
7362
How much is each in the US?
BMW i7
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022 - Price checked Apr 20, 2022 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
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 i7
- 354 miEPA
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 9 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i7
- Tesla Model 3
- version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- BMW i7
- Tesla Model 3
- Ahead by
- $76,810
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