Head to head
Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4
The Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD and the BMW i4 eDrive40 are two of the most cross-shopped electric sedan choices on the market. The Model 3 Premium RWD (2024) starts at $57,778 with 360 mi of range and a 79 kWh pack; the i4 eDrive40 (2024) starts at $73,858 with 325 mi and a 81.3 kWh pack.
The price gap of $16,080 is the single biggest practical difference between them. On range, Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD holds a 11% advantage. The comparison below is generated from Eldrivo's verified specification database and updates whenever the underlying figures change — price in USD, EPA-style range, battery capacity, DC charging peak, 0–60 mph acceleration and Euro NCAP safety scores, side by side.
Category by category
Who wins where
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD travels 360 mi against 325 mi for BMW i4 eDrive40 — roughly 11% further per charge.
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD starts at $57,778, undercutting BMW i4 eDrive40 at $73,858 by $16,080.
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD reaches 60 mph in 5.2s versus 5.6s for BMW i4 eDrive40, helped by 320 hp.
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD peaks at 250 kW on a DC fast charger against 130 kW for BMW i4 eDrive40, adding 10–80% in about 28 minutes.
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD uses 136 Wh per mile compared with 155 Wh for BMW i4 eDrive40, which translates directly into lower charging costs.
Technical data
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $57,778 | $73,858 |
| Range | 360 mi | 325 mi |
| Battery | 79 kWh | 81.3 kWh |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2s | 5.6s |
| Power | 320 hp | 340 hp |
| DC charging peak | 250 kW | 130 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 28 min | 28 min |
| Efficiency | 136 Wh/mi | 155 Wh/mi |
| Body type | sedan | liftback sedan |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Towing | 1,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Euro NCAP | Not tested | Not tested |
The short answer
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD if…
- you want the lower entry price
- long-distance range matters most
- you prioritise straight-line performance
- fast road-trip charging is a priority
- you want the lowest running cost per mile
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