Comparison between:
- 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2017 BMW i3 33 kWh	2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD	2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD

Model alias	-	Model 3 S Model 3 SR	Model 3 S+ Model 3 SR+
Trim	33 kWh	Standard Range RWD	Standard Range Plus RWD
Model year	2017	2019	2019
Market	North America, Europe	North America	North America
Price	-	-	USD 39,490 (USA, Nov 2019)

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Sedan	Sedan
Materials	Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium	Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium	Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver	Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic	Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic
Interior colors	-	Black	Black Black and White
Number of doors	5	4	4
Number of seats	4	5	5
Length	157.4 in 3999 mm	184.8 in 4694 mm	184.8 in 4694 mm
Width	69.9 in 1775 mm	72.8 in 1849 mm	72.8 in 1849 mm
Width with mirrors	80.2 in 2037 mm	82.2 in 2088 mm	82.2 in 2088 mm
Width with folded mirrors	-	76.1 in 1933 mm	76.1 in 1933 mm
Height	62.1 in 1578 mm	56.8 in 1443 mm	56.8 in 1443 mm
Wheelbase	101.2 in 2570 mm	113.2 in 2875 mm	113.2 in 2875 mm
Front track	61.9 in 1572 mm	62.2 in 1580 mm	62.2 in 1580 mm
Rear track	61.3 in 1557 mm	62.2 in 1580 mm	62.2 in 1580 mm
Clearance	5.5 in 140 mm	5.5 in 140 mm	5.5 in 140 mm
Front headroom	39.6 in 1006 mm	40.3 in 1024 mm	40.3 in 1024 mm
Rear headroom	37.2 in 945 mm	37.7 in 958 mm	37.7 in 958 mm
Front shoulder room	53.6 in 1361 mm	56.3 in 1430 mm	56.3 in 1430 mm
Rear shoulder room	49.2 in 1250 mm	54.0 in 1372 mm	54.0 in 1372 mm
Front hip room	-	53.4 in 1356 mm	53.4 in 1356 mm
Rear hip room	-	52.4 in 1331 mm	52.4 in 1331 mm
Front legroom	40.5 in 1028 mm	42.7 in 1085 mm	42.7 in 1085 mm
Rear legroom	31.9 in 810 mm	35.2 in 894 mm	35.2 in 894 mm
Passenger volume	2379.0 l 84.01 ft³ 2.38 m³	2746.7 l 97.00 ft³ 2.75 m³	2746.7 l 97.00 ft³ 2.75 m³
Trunk volume	260.0 l 9.18 ft³ 0.26 m³	340.0 l 12.01 ft³ 0.34 m³	340.0 l 12.01 ft³ 0.34 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1100.0 l 38.85 ft³ 1.10 m³	-	-
Secondary trunk volume	-	84.8 l 2.99 ft³ 0.08 m³	84.8 l 2.99 ft³ 0.08 m³
Curb weight	2744.76 lb 1245 kg	3551.65 lb 1611 kg	3551.65 lb 1611 kg
Payload	936.96 lb 425 kg	989.88 lb 449 kg	989.88 lb 449 kg
GVWR	3681.72 lb 1670 kg	4541.52 lb 2060 kg	4541.52 lb 2060 kg
Drag coefficient	0.29 Cd	0.23 Cd	0.23 Cd
Additional information	Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 kg	-	-

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	BMW	Tesla	Tesla
Model	-	DU Cat 1 3D1	DU Cat 1 3D1
Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Rear	Rear	Rear
Voltage	-	320 V	320 V
Power	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps	211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps
Maximum power RPM	4800 rpm	-	-
Torque	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	-	-
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Comfort	-	-
Additional information	-	AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive	AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps	211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps
Total system torque	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	-	-

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h	129.9 mph 209.0 km/h	139.8 mph 225.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	7.30 s	5.90 s	5.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	-	5.60 s	5.30 s

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA, CMB: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km

EPA, CMB: 220.0 mi / 354.0 km

EPA, CMB: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

NEDC, CMB: 12.6 kWh/100 km
EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 138 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 124 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 140 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 124 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

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	9.86 m 32.35 ft	11.8 m 38.71 ft	11.8 m 38.71 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	-	2.05	2.05

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	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio	9.665	9	9

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers	Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs)	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	-	12.6 in 320 mm	12.6 in 320 mm
Front disc brake thickness	-	1.0 in 25 mm	1.0 in 25 mm
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter	-	13.2 in 335 mm	13.2 in 335 mm
Rear disc brake thickness	-	0.8 in 20 mm	0.8 in 20 mm
Additional information	-	Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper	Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

5Jx19
5.5Jx19
5Jx20

8.5Jx18 ET40
8.5Jx19 ET40

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

155/70R19 84Q
175/60R19 84Q
155/60R20
175/50R20

235/45R18
235/40R19

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity	33.2 kWh	52.4 kWh	52.4 kWh
Manufacturer	Samsung SDI	Tesla and Panasonic	Tesla and Panasonic
Model	-	NCR21700A	NCR21700A
Type	Lithium-Ion	NCA	NCA
Cathode materials	-	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)
Anode materials	-	Graphite	Graphite
Number of cells	96	2976	2976
Cell nominal voltage	-	3.6 V	3.6 V
Cell cutoff voltage	-	3 V	3 V
Number of modules	8	4	4
Battery voltage	353 V	360 V	360 V
Energy density	-	260 Wh/kg	144 Wh/kg
Weight	-	-	833.35 lb 378 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	AC refrigerant-based cooling system	Liquid-based coolant circulation	Liquid-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature	-	-30 °C -22 °F	-30 °C -22 °F
Maximum ambient temperature	-	60 °C 140 °F	60 °C 140 °F
Additional information	The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system	The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity - at least 50 kWh. 2976 cells with 31 cells per brick. A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks. Battery code - BT35	The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity - at least 50 kWh. 2976 cells with 31 cells per brick. A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks Battery code - BT35

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

NACS

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

AC 2.8 kW
AC 3.7 kW
AC 7.4 kW
AC 11 kW
DC 50 kW

AC 11.5 kW
DC 170 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC 50 kW, 0:32
AC 11 kW, 3:00
AC 7.4 kW, 4:28
AC 3.7 kW, 8:56
AC 2.8 kW, 11:47

AC 11.5 kW, 5:39

DC 170 kW, 0:30
AC 11.5 kW, 5:39

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Rear cupholders (S)
Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O)
Brake Assist System (S)
Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O)
City brake function (O)
Collision Warning System (O)
Cornering Brake Control (S)
Electronic Brake Distribution (S)
Electronic hand brake (S)
Engine Start Button (S)
Front and side airbags (S)
Front radar (O)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Hill holder (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S)
Parking distance sensors (O)
Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S)
Passenger Assist Handles (S)
Pedestrian and collision warning (O)
Proactive driving assistant (O)
Rear camera and radar (O)
Service Interval Indicator (S)
Speed limit info (O)
Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S)
Theft Deterrent System (S)
Traffic jam assistant (O)
12V power outlet (S)
200GB internal HD (O)
AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
BMW Apps (O)
BMW ConnectedDrive (S)
BMW Online with MyInfo (O)
Coming Home Device (S)
Garage Door Opener (S)
Internal HD (S)
Keyless entry (S)
MP3 Player (O)
Multi-funciton touchscreen (O)
Navigation (S)
Remote Audio Controls (S)
Satellite radio (S)
4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S)
Smart Card/Key (S)
12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O)
Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O)
Climate control (S)
Remote control (S)
Ventilation System (S)
Head Restraints (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Isofix Preparation (S)
Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S)
Door Entry Light (S)
Heated washer (S)
Moonroof (O)
Power Locks (S)
Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S)
Tinted glass windows (S)
Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S)
Automatic rear-view mirror (S)
Foldable side mirrors (S)
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S)
Memory adjustment (S)
Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S)
Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Cargo Area Cover (S)
Cloth (S)
Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S)
Dark Oak wood trim (O)
Eucalyptus wood trim (O)
Leather (S)
Leather and cloth (S)

Air-filter (S)
Center console with storage and 4 USB ports (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)
Self-Driving Functionality (O)
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)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Basic audio (S)
Custom driver profiles (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
Music and media over Bluetooth (S)
Standard maps and navigation (S)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Voice recognition system (S)
Automatic dual-zone climate control (S)
Remote control air-conditioning (S)
Secondary ventilation controls (S)
Ventilation system (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)
Manual seat adjustment (S)
Manually adjusted 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 headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Cloth seats and base trim (S)

Air-filter (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)
Self-Driving Functionality (O)
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)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Custom driver profiles (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
Music and media over Bluetooth (S)
Standard maps and navigation (S)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S)
Voice recognition system (S)
Automatic dual-zone climate control (S)
Remote control air-conditioning (S)
Secondary ventilation controls (S)
Ventilation system (S)
12-way power adjustable heated front 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)
Manually adjusted 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)

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

2017 BMW i3 33 kWh

2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD

2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD