Comparison
BMW i5 vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model 3 295 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $67,100 vs $42,490
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 2.4 vs 7.6
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $42,490 |
| Range | 295 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 205 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 36 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (7.6 vs 2.4).
BMW i52.4 Tesla Model 37.6 205 kW33 min 208 kW36 min
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