Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III
- 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 S+ Model 3 SR+ | - | MINI Electric MINI EV | - |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD | 33 kWh | Level III | Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |
| Model year | 2020 | 2018 | 2020 | 2025 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 37,990 (USA, May 2020) GBP 38,500 (UK, Nov 2019) EUR 44,390 (DE, Nov 2019) AUD 72,896 (AU, Nov 2019) CNY 363,900 (China, Nov 2019) | - | GBP 30,400 (UK, Oct 2019) USD 37,750 (USA, Oct 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | - | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Black Grey Silver Red Green | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Atelier European Dark | - | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 151.4 in 3845 mm | 166.7 in 4233 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 68.0 in 1727 mm | 76.4 in 1940 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - | 76.1 in 1932 mm | 80.0 in 2032 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - | 72.3 in 1837 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 61.0 in 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 98.2 in 2495 mm | 104.3 in 2650 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 62.8 in 1595 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm | 5.0 in 128 mm | 6.5 in 165 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm | - | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - | 53.0 in 1346 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | - | - | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | - | - | 46.3 in 1175 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | - | 32.3 in 821 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 211.0 l 7.45 ft3 0.21 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 731.0 l 25.82 ft3 0.73 m3 | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - | - | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg | 3902.18 lb 1770 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.3 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 kg | Permitted roof load - 60 kg Permitted axle loads (front / rear) - 985 / 870 kg | Maximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm Towing capacity - 1400 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW | - | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 350 V | - | - | - |
| Power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5525 rpm | 4800 rpm | - | 5375 - 9248 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 5200 rpm | - | 100 - 1000 rpm | 116 - 5375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Sport MID Green Green+ | - |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - | Two-level regen | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 7.30 s | 7.30 s | 5.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | - | 4.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | - | 6.90 s | 5.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km EPA: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km WLTP: 254.1 mi / 409.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km WLTP: 158.4 mi / 255.0 km | EPA: 110.0 mi / 177.0 km WLTP: 140.0 mi / 225.3 km | EPA: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 132 MPGe EPA, CMB: 141 MPGe EPA, CTY: 148 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.7 m 35.10 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Electrically assisted EPS unit with Servotronic function | Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 9.665 | 3.069 | - |
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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Trailing arm (trailing link) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | - | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | 6.5Jx16 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/60R19 84Q 175/50R20 | 195/55R16 87W | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Samsung SDI | CATL | - |
| Model | NCR21700A | - | - | NMC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 52.4 kWh | 33.2 kWh | 32.6 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Number of cells | 2976 | 96 | - | - |
| Number of modules | 4 | 8 | 12 | - |
| Voltage | 360 V | 353 V | 350.4 V | - |
| Energy density | 144 Wh/kg | - | - | - |
| Weight | 833.35 lb 378 kg | - | 440.92 lb 200 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | 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. 2976 cells with 31 cells per brick. A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks. USA battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C NCA) European battery code - BTF0 (CATL Prismatic LFP) with 55.1 kWh in Q4 only | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | T-shaped battery pack Usable capacity - 28.9 kWh | Usable capacity - 64 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11.5 kW DC charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 153 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, Tesla, 7.7 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11.5 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, 5:39 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 | DC charging, 0:31-0:39 AC charging 11.5 kW, 2:58 AC charging 7.4 kW, 4:25 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) 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) 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) 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 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) | 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) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (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) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (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) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | Brake dry function (S) City collision mitigation for pedestrians (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Cruise control (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with brake assistant (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) and Performance Control (S) Electronics parking brake (S) Fading Brake Support (S) Front and rear parking distance control (S) High beam assistance (S) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic 2-circuit brake system with anti-lock brakes (ABS) (S) Rear view park assist camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Traffic sign information (S) 5.5-inch driver's display (S) 8.8-inch touch screen (S) Comfort access (keyless entry) (S) Digital Cockpit (S) Harman / Kardon speakers (S) Head up display (S) MINI Navigation including Apple Car Play, MINI Connected and public charging locations (S) 2-zone automatic air-conditioning (S) Auxiliary heating (S) With heat pump (S) Heated seats (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) LED headlights (S) MINI logo puddle lights (S) Full leather interior (S) | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S) New-gen Pilot Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S) Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O) Home audio-inspired soundbar (S) Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S) Volvo Cars app (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Five interior ambient light themes (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S) Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O) Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O) Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O) Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O) Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O) Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O) |
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 | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. | US trim level - MINI Electric Iconic | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |