Comparison between:
- 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | - |
| Trim | eDrive40 | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | - | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
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 Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4713.48 lb 2138 kg | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 45.1 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 54.9 % | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 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 | HA0001N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 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 |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | - |
| Additional information | 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 | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | 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 | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | 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 |
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 | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.14 |
| 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.12 | 9.03 |
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) Passive 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) Passive 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 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells | - |
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 kW DC 225 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 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | New in 2025: - Redesigned grille - Updated headlights - Optional laser taillights - New steering wheel - New interior trim options - New adjustment controls for the air vents - BMW OS 8.5 - Heated front seats standard on i4 eDrive40 and i4 xDrive40 - Personal eSIM 5G standard on all i4 models - Wireless device charging standard on i4 eDrive40 and i4 xDrive40 | - |
| 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD |