Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR AWD | iX xDrive 50 | - |
| Trim | Long Range AWD | - | Performance Package |
| Model year | 2021 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | North America, Europe, China | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | USD 46,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 52,490 (DE, Nov 2020) CNY 309,900 (CN, Nov 2020) | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) | USD 63,000 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 49,900 (UK, Oct 2019) EUR 57,900 (DE, Oct 2019) CNY 460,000 (PRC, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | - |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminium Alloy |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Individual Storm Bay Metallic (Sport Package) Mineral White Metallic (Sport Package) Aventurine Red (Sport Package) Alpine White Sapphire Black Metallic Sophistogrey Metallic with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Loft Stonegrey Atelier Mokka Atelier Black Suite Amido Suite Castanea | Slate Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Charcoal Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Ventilated Nappa leather Barley with reconstructed wood deco |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 181.4 in 4607 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 58.2 in 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm | - |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 8.0 in 203 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | - | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 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 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 404.0 l 14.27 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - | 34.0 l 1.20 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4071.94 lb 1847 kg | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | - |
| Payload | 921.53 lb 418 kg | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4993.47 lb 2265 kg | 6437.5 lb 2920 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.25 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8° Breakover angle - 17.6° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Braked towing capacity - 1500 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW | - |
| Model | L13 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 370 V | - | - |
| Power | 188 kW 252.1 hp 255.6 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | - |
| Torque | - | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | Total system power - 300 kW Total system torque - 660 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 147 kW 197.1 hp 199.9 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | - |
| Torque | - | 352 Nm 35.9 kgm 259.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 4.60 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 4.40 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km EPA: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km | WLTP: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km | EPA: 275.0 mi / 442.6 km WLTP: 310.7 mi / 500.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, CTY: 141 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 23 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | - |
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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 8.774 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 11.115 | - |
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 Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent MacPherson strut adjustable Öhlins dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Multi-link adjustable Öhlins dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 36 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 345 x 24 mm | Brembo 4-piston calipers Öhlins DFV dampers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 8.5Jx20 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/60R20 108H | 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic, LG Chem | CATL | - |
| Model | NCR21700A | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 79.5 kWh | 111.5 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - | - |
| Number of modules | - | - | 27 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 330.3 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity around 75 kWh. | Net battery capacity - 106.3 kWh | China model battery capacity - 72 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:33 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:12-13:59 Wall Connector, 7:00 NEMA 14-50, 8:23 NEMA 5-15, 55:55 | DC fast charging, 0:35 Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00 | DC charging, 0:25-0:31 Wallbox, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (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) 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) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (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 front and rear heated 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) Leatherette 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) | Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (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) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) 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) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Performance control (S) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Operating System 8 (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | 360° Camera (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Blind Spot Information with Steer assist (S) Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering (S) Cross Traffic Alert with brake support (S) Driver support (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front camera (S) Front park assist (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Pilot Assist (S) Power child safety locks (S) Rear camera (S) Rear collision warning and mitigation (S) Rear park assist (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off mitigation (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 15W inductive charging for smartphones (S) Big vertical centre display with touch screen (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB (S) Driver's display (S) Harman Kardon premium sound (S) HomeLink (S) Infotainment powered by Android (S) Phone As Key (S) Polestar Connect (S) SiriusXM satellite radio (S) 4 x USB Type-C connectors (2 front and 2 rear) (S) Airborne PM 2.5 particulate matter sensor (S) CleanZone (S) Climate system (S) Gold-coloured seatbelts (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Power operated four-way lumbar support (S) Power-operated driver's seat with memory (S) Power-operated front passenger seat (S) Rear head restraints (S) Seat cushion extensions (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Handsfree power operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (S) Panoramic glass sunroof incl. Polestar Symbol (S) Power-operated rear boot lid (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted Rear Window (S) Windshield wipers with integrated, heated nozzles (S) Frameless exterior mirrors with autodim and foldable (S) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Retractable door mirrors (S) Adaptive rear lighting with a 288 LEDs rear lamp (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) Light sequences (S) Pixel headlights with proximity lights (S) Nappa leather (O) Weave Tech (S) |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package |