Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
- 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US | |
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| Model alias | - | iX (I20) |
| Trim | Premium RWD | xDrive45 US |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 42,490 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 75,150 (USA, Nov 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Alpine White Carbon Black Sapphire Black Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Aventurin Red Dark Graphite Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay Space Silver Frozen Deep Gray Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 195.5 in 4965 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 77.6 in 1970 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - |
| Approach angle | - | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.7 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 17.5 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 8.8 in 223 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 60.1 in 1526 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4019.03 lb 1823 kg | 5401.33 lb 2450 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.6 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.4 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3858.09 lb 1750 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1433 lb 650 kg |
| GVWR | 4971.42 lb 2255 kg | 6834.33 lb 3100 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW |
| Model | DU Cat 2 3D7 | eDrive 5.0 M220SR |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5400 rpm | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | eDrive 5.0 U220SF |
| Motor type | - | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 700 Nm 71.4 kgm 516.3 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon-carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km EPA, CMB: 363.0 mi / 584.2 km | EPA, CMB: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km EPA, CMB: 290.2 mi / 467.0 km EPA, CMB: 297.0 mi / 478.0 km EPA, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 140 MPGe EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 137 MPGe EPA, HWY: 123 MPGe EPA, HWY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 85 MPGe EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CTY: 91 MPGe EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 40 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 84 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, CMB: 94 MPGe EPA, HWY: 82 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | - |
| Additional information | - | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 11.115 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.774 |
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) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Independent Five-link axle Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Additional information | - | Optional Adaptive two-axle air suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.0 in 330 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 | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | 100.6 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | - |
| Model | NCR21700A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 332.1 V |
| Energy density | 150 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump |
| 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. Battery code - BT37 | Net battery capacity - 100.1 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) anode |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 175 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 175 kW, 0:34 AC 11 kW, 9:27 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. | - |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US |