BMW 3 Series vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

    BMW 3 Series

    Tesla Model 3

    2024 BMW
    3 Series
    vs
    2024 Tesla
    Model 3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
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    8.1
    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 3 Series 30i M SPORT
    Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L - 59L
    100 to 472 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $80,200 - $106,200
    $61,900 - $91,600
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A fairly complete offering
    • Sumptuous interior appointments
    • Now with five-year warranty
    Misses
    • Considerably more expensive now
    • Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
    • M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
    Scott Collie
    Head of Content
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Impressive efficiency
    • Much improved refinement
    • Still sharply priced alongside rivals
    Misses
    • Camera-based parking is a step backwards
    • Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
    • Where's the head-up display?

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
    • Executive Pack (+$1,000)
    • Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
    • Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
    • Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
    • Solid Paint (+$1,500)

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:

    • Solid Black ($1500)
    • Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
    • Stealth Grey ($2300)
    • Ultra Red ($2600)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJELECTRIC
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 2998-
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 2.0L0.0
    Induction
    TURBO 6, TURBO 4NOT APPLICABLE
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMNOT APPLICABLE
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 24-
    Power
    135kW - 285kW208kW - 366kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 5500-
    Torque
    300Nm - 500Nm350Nm - 590Nm
    Torque RPM
    1350 - 1800-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    11-

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