Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | xDrive40 | Standard Range Plus RWD | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2021 (MY21) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | - | USD 57,300 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | 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 | 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 |
| Interior colors | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Black and White | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 56.9 in 1445 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 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | - | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4969.22 lb 2254 kg | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.5 % | - | 45.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.8 % | - | 54.3 % |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1146.4 lb 520 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | 6115.62 lb 2774 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | - | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla | BMW |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | 3D5 | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | - | 198 kW 265.5 hp 269.2 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | 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 | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW 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 | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 5.60 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 5.30 s | 5.40 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: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km | EPA, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA, CMB: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP, CTY: 366.0 mi / 589.0 km WLTP, CMB: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 | - |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | - | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.37 | 9 | 8.774 |
| 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) | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
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 | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 84.3 kWh | - | 81.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | - | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery capacity | - | 55.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | - | 210.6 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic | CATL |
| Model | - | BT41 2170L | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - | Prismatic |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | - | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | 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 | - |
| 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 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
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 | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 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 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 195 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 8:30 |
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) Side cameras when in reverse (S) 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) 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) 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) 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) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 |