2021 BMW 4-Series vs 2021 Tesla Model 3

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430i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible	24	33	$49,885	$53,100
4 Series 430i Coupe	26	34	$42,910	$45,600
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe	24	33	$44,770	$47,600
4 Series M440i Convertible	23	31	$60,020	$64,000
4 Series M440i xDrive Coupe	22	31	$54,905	$58,500
M4 Competition Coupe	16	23	$69,970	$74,700
M4 Coupe	16	23	$67,275	$71,800

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50,990
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$58,990
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,990

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Invoice Price

$49,885

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,100

$50,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$885 / month

$850 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The redesigned 2021 BMW 4-Series has evolved into a technology powerhouse with wonderfully responsive powertrains, but the coupe lacks playfulness.

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 remains unrivaled, as an impressive automotive amalgam of sport sedan, efficiency leader, and technology icon.

TCC Likes

Responsive, powerful engines
Ride/handling balance
Quality interior

Awesome acceleration
Sport-sedan handling
Impressive driving range

TCC Dislikes

Options add up quickly
No manual, except in M4
Front grille is divisive

Too much road noise
Touchscreen is everything
Unimpressive materials, inconsistent assembly

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

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Highway

33 mpg

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Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

43.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

56.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

32.5

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

42.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

187.9

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

54.6

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.7

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

113.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

72.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

13.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P235/45WR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3918

4250

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1550

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

24 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

27 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

33 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

127

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

358

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

141

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

134

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

9.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Tesla Model 3

Body Style

Convertible

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5 (Est)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

19.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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