Tesla Model 3 (2017 – 2023) vs BMW M3 Sedan (2017 – 2018): specs compared
The BMW M3 Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 460 hp against 450 hp. The Tesla Model 3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 s against 3.9 s. The BMW M3 Sedan has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 261 km/h. The Tesla Model 3 is the lighter car, from 1,611 kg against 1,660 kg.
| Specification |
Tesla
Model 3
2017 – 2023
|
BMW
M3 Sedan
2017 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2023 | 2017 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | — | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 283 – 450 hp | 460 hp |
| Torque | 450 – 639 Nm | 600 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.2 – 5.6 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 261 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,694 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,812 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,611 – 1,847 kg | 1,660 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.