BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Tesla Model 3 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Tesla Model 3 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 5665 £.

As for range, the Tesla Model 3 performs significantly better – achieving up to 702 km, about 601 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon has a somewhat edge – offering 530 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.10 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.50 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model 3 performs minimal better – reaching 262 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is a bit lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1822 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers slightly more room – 594 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Saloon evident takes the win – 495 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Our conclusion: The Tesla Model 3 proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Tesla Model 3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.