BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Tesla Model Y
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Tesla Model Y leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
91/100#3 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $12,510
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Model YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+113 mi· 35%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+175 kW· 78%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.8 cu ft· 64%
- Power- best on this row+134 kW· 64%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.1 s faster· 31%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4 kWh/100 mi faster· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Model Y RWD | |
| 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 | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Model Y RWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Tesla Model Y
Range
10089Charging
9046Performance
8874Practicality
7589
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- iX3 50 xDrive
- $61,500
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 113 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Tesla Model Y
- version: Model Y RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Ahead by
- 175 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $12,510
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BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 44 sources
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