Comparison between:
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU
- 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.
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 S+ Model 3 SR+ | Juniper | iX3 (NA5) |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD EU | Premium AWD EU | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | GBP 38,500 (UK, Nov 2019) EUR 44,390 (DE, Nov 2019) | 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 | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | 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 Black and White | Black White | Vivid Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 82.4 in 2093 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 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 | 5.5 in 140 mm | 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 | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 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 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3551.65 lb 1611 kg | 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 | 989.88 lb 449 kg | - | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | - | 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 | 0.23 Cd | 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 | Tesla | BMW Group |
| Model | 3D1 or 3D5 | 4D3 | HD1002N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5525 rpm | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 5200 rpm | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Variants with 3D5 have 208 kW power | 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 | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | - | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | - | 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 | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 4.80 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | 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: 278.4 mi / 448.0 km | 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 | EPA, CMB: 14 kWh/100 km | 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 | 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 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) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | 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) Telescopic shock absorbers | 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm | 13.0 in 330 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 | 13.6 in 345 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 | 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 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 | 255/45R20 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | 108.7 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | - | 113.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 52.4 kWh | 84 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | - | 162.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Energy Solution | EVE Energy |
| Model | BT35 (NCR21700A) | LG 4680 V2 | - |
| Type | NCA | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 2976 | - | 960 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | Cylindrical 4680 (46 x 80 mm) | Cylindrical |
| Cell configuration | - | - | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 4 | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - | 698.9 V |
| Energy density | 144 Wh/kg | - | 190 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 833.35 lb 378 kg | - | 1316.16 lb 597 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | NCM955 Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height - 95 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | 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 170 kW, 0:30 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | - | 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 | 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) | 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. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | 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. | - |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive |