Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2020 KIA e-Niro 4
- 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2020 KIA e-Niro 4 | 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR AWD | Niro EV eNiro Niro Electric | i4 eDrive 40 |
| Trim | Long Range AWD | 4 | - |
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | United Kingdom | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | GBP 37,995 (UK, Dec 2019) | USD 55,400 (USA, Jun 2021) GBP 51,905 (UK, Jun 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Crossover | Coupe |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue Runway Red Metallic | - |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 3994.78 lb 1812 kg | 4684.82 lb 2125 kg |
| Payload | 822.32 lb 373 kg | 921.53 lb 418 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Height with roof rails - 1570 mm | Weight distribution front / rear - 45.1 / 54.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1140 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - | BMW |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D5 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 335 V | 356 V | - |
| Power | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6700 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 5500 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D7 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D5 and 3D7 | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - | - |
| Model | 3D3 | - | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - | - |
| Location | Front | - | - |
| Voltage | 335 V | - | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | - | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 8275 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb | - | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 125 - 6375 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 7.80 s | 5.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 7.50 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km EPA: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km | WLTP: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km | WLTP: 366.6 mi / 590.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, CTY: 141 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 20 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | 2.57 | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.04 | 8.206 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.04 | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/55R17 94W | 255/55R17 101Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | SK Innovation | - |
| Model | NCR21700A | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 64 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 294 | - |
| Number of modules | - | 3 | - |
| Voltage | 360 V | 356 V | 398.5 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. USA battery code - BT37 (Panasonic 2170C) in Q1 USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) in Q2; Q3; Q4 European battery code - BT38 (LG Chem 2170C NMC) for 75 kWh in Q1; Q2; Q3 European battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) in Q2 European battery code - BT43 (LG Chem 2170L NMC) for 79 kWh in Q4 | Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump | Net battery capacity - 80.9 kWh Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 210 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Wall Connector, 7:00 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC charging 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S) Centre console storage box (S) Chrome beltline mouldings (S) High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S) High-gloss black door insert trim (S) High-gloss black lower console trim (S) Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S) Matt black radiator grille (S) Rear spoiler (S) Roof rails (S) Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S) Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S) All-round height adjustable headrests (S) All-round three-point seatbelts (S) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Charging indicator on dashboard (S) Door Deadlocks (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S) Front and rear centre armrests (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S) Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S) Locking Wheel Nuts (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S) Speed limiter (S) Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S) Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S) Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S) Twin front airbags (S) Twin side front airbags (S) Tyre Mobility Kit (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S) 7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S) Fast charging USB port in centre console (S) Front USB port (S) Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S) Shark fin antenna (S) 8 x speaker JBL Premium Sound System with subwoofer, external amp and front centre speaker (S) Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S) Trip comupter and digital clock (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Rear ventilation duct (S) Single automatic air-conditioning (S) 60:40 split-folding second row seats (S) 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat (S) Driver's seat with power lumbar support (S) Heated front seats (S) Manual height adjustment of passenger's seat (S) High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S) Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S) Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S) Shift by wire (S) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S) Aluminium door scuff plates (S) Chrome-coated exterior door handles (S) Leather-trimmed door armrests (S) Power windows front (S) Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S) Rain-sensing front wipers (S) Satin finish interior door handles (S) Solar glass (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S) Driver's wide view door mirror (S) Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S) Centre room lamp (S) Front bulb fog lights (S) LED DRLs (S) LED headlights with bi-function projection (S) LED rear combination lights (S) Luggagae area light (S) Manual headlight levelling device (S) Welcome and Follow-me-home light functionality (S) Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S) | ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Performance control (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - | - |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2020 KIA e-Niro 4 | 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 |