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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | Tesla2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | BMW2025 BMW M340i xDrive |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 163 mphBestManufacturer claim · Tesla | 130 mphManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 277.3 hp/tBestCalculated | 212.3 hp/tCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | — | 0.95 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 2.90 sBestManufacturer claim · Tesla | 4.10 sManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.10 sManufacturer claim · Tesla | — |
| 0–100 mph | — | 9.50 sIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 163.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 157.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 338.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 310.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 510 hpBestHomologation · US EPA | 386 hpManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Peak torque | — | 398 lb-ftManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine displacement | — | 2998.0 ccManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Cylinder count | — | 6Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine layout | ElectricManufacturer claim · Tesla | Inline-6Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine placement | — | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Induction type | Electric | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 186 inManufacturer claim · Tesla | 186 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Width | 73 inManufacturer claim · Tesla | 72 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Height | 56 inManufacturer claim · Tesla | 57 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Wheelbase | 113 inManufacturer claim · Tesla | 112 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Ground clearance | 5 inManufacturer claim · Tesla | 5 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 4054 lbManufacturer claim · Tesla | 4008 lbBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 29.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 26.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 33.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.6 galManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Estimated range (combined)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 452 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (highway)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | — | |
| Electric System | ||
| EPA range | 309 miHomologation · US EPA | — |
| Peak DC charging power | 250 kWManufacturer claim · Tesla | — |
| Energy consumption | 183.8 Wh/kmHomologation · US EPA | — |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volumeHigher is better | 24 ft³BestManufacturer claim · Tesla | 17 ft³Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Seats | 5Manufacturer claim · Tesla | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $54,990Homologation · US EPA | $62,200Homologation · US EPA |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | — | 225/40 R19Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Rear tire size | — | 225/40 R19Manufacturer claim · BMW |
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| TurbochargedManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Transmission type | Single-speedManufacturer claim · Tesla | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · BMW |
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| Number of gears | 1Manufacturer claim · Tesla | 8Manufacturer claim · BMW |
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| 515 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (city)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 406 miCalculated |
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