Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | Juniper | iX3 (NA5) |
| Trim | Premium AWD EU | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 52,990 (DE, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey |
| Interior colors | Black White | Vivid Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 188.6 in 4790 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1920 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 82.4 in 2093 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1982 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.0 in 889 mm | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.6 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.2 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 15.9 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 17.0 in 433 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1371 mm | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.5 in 1283 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4402.63 lb 1997 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.6 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.4 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | Pass-by noise - 65 dB |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW Group |
| Model | 4D3 | HD1002N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 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 | Tesla | BMW Group |
| Model | 3D3 | HF1001N0 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4607 rpm |
| Torque | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.80 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.60 s | 6.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP, CMB: 364.1 mi / 586.0 km | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Additional information | Speed sensitive steering | EPS with Servotronic |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | 9.606 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.801 |
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) | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency-dependent shock absorbers | Independent Five-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 255/40R20 | 255/45R20 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 84 kWh | 108.7 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Energy Solution | CATL / EVE Energy |
| Model | LG 4680 V2 | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 698.9 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | NCM955 Warranty - 8 years or 120 000 mi (193 121 km) Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah | Cell type - cylindrical Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Vehicle-to-Load - 3.7 kW AC Vehicle-to-Home - 11 kW DC Vehicle-to-Grid - 11 kW DC |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 |
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) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (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 Y Premium AWD EU | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive |