Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ Model Standard Range Plus |
| Trim | xDrive40 | RWD |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4969.22 lb 2254 kg | 3862.5 lb 1752 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.5 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.8 % | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1146.4 lb 520 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6115.62 lb 2774 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | DU Cat 2 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | - | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| 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.
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 290 kW 388.9 hp 394.3 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | - |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 6.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km | EPA, CMB: 272.0 mi / 437.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 138 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 132 MPGe EPA, HWY: 126 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | - |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.37 | 9 |
| 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 | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
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 |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 84.3 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 62 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | CATL |
| Model | - | BTF0 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | Prismatic |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 345 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
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) 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) Sentry mode (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom audio with immersive sound (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) Heated steering wheel (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (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) Wiper defroster (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
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD |