Compare 2021 BMW 4-Series vs 2021 Tesla Model 3

2021 BMW 4-Series
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

Pricing

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
7.5

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.

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Fuel Economy

City
24 mpg Coming Soon

Highway
33 mpg Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)
32.5 35.2

Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 42.7

Passenger Capacity
4 5

Second Head Room (in)
36.1 37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)
43.9 54

Front Head Room (in)
40.6 40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 56.3

Second Hip Room (in)
- 52.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 97

Front Hip Room (in)
- 53.4

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)
62.3 62.2

Length, Overall (in)
187.9 184.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.6 19.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 13.2

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.7 12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 -

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size
NA NA

Front Tire Order Code
258 NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR18 P235/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code
258 NA

Front Tire Size
P225/45HR18 P235/45WR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3918 4250

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA

Engine

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Electric

Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 1550 -

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
2.0 L/122 -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 5000 -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33 -

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 NA

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic

Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.25 -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15 9.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.17 -

Trans Type
8 1

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.71 -

Summary

Vehicle Name
BMW 4 Series Tesla Model 3

Body Style
Convertible Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link 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 -

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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