BMW 3 Series vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

    BMW 3 Series

    Tesla Model 3

    2025 BMW
    3 Series
    vs
    2025 Tesla
    Model 3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
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    0.0
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    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 3 Series
    Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    384 to 614 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $54,900 - $80,900
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Impressive efficiency
    • Much improved refinement
    • Still sharply priced alongside rivals
    Misses
    • Camera-based parking is a step backwards
    • Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
    • Where's the head-up display?

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:

    • Solid Black ($1500)
    • Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
    • Stealth Grey ($2300)
    • Ultra Red ($2600)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO-
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 2998-
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 2.0L-
    Cylinders
    6, 4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 24-
    Power
    190kW - 390kW188kW - 343kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 6250-
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm350Nm - 681Nm
    Torque RPM
    1550 - 2750-
    Bore Stroke
    90 - 94.6-
    Compression Ratio
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