Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | iX3 (NA5) | - | - |
| Trim | xDrive40 | 50 xDrive | Premium AWD | Premium AWD |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America | North America |
| Price | - | - | USD 47,490 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 48,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Vivid Grey | Black Black and White | Black White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm | 34.6 in 878 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.0 in 990 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.6 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | - | 20.2 ° | - | - |
| Breakover angle | - | 15.9 ° | - | - |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | - | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | - | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 58.8 in 1494 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 34.5 in 877 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5022.13 lb 2278 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 4396.02 lb 1994 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.1 % | 48.6 % | - | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.9 % | 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 | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | - |
| Payload | - | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | - | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | - | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Pass-by noise - 65 dB | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW Group | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | HD1002N0 | 3D7 or 4D3 | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | - | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm | 5400 rpm | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | - | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | 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 Group | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | HF1001N0 | 3D3 | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | - | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4607 rpm | 6380 rpm | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 4607 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 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 | 290 kW 388.9 hp 394.3 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | 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 | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 4.90 s | 4.40 s | 4.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 6.70 s | 4.20 s | 4.60 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: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km | EPA, CMB: 311.0 mi / 500.5 km WLTP, CMB: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP, CMB: 364.1 mi / 586.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 133 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 128 MPGe EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.3 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 | 2.14 | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | EPS with Servotronic | - | Speed sensitive steering |
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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.37 | 9.606 | 9.03 | 9.1 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | 8.801 | - | - |
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 | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent 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) |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Five-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.0 in 330 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | 0.8 in 20 mm | 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 | 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 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 8.5Jx20 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 255/45R20 105W | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 108.7 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 78.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | EVE Energy | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | - | - | NCR21700A | NCR21700A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V | 3 V | 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 698.9 V | 360 V | 345 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | 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 | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells | 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 | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) | US MY Juniper - Panasonic 2170 NCA battery Europe MY Juniper - LG 4680 V2 NMC955 battery Warranty - 8 years or 120 000 mi (193 121 km) Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 NACS | NACS | 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 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 250 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 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | - |
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) 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) | 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 | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 | - | 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. | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher 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, and software tuning, among others. |
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