The BMW i4 would be way more competitive if it lost 400 kg
Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW i4 M50
| Category | BMW i4 M50 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 544 / 536 | 487 / 480 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 795 / 586 | 639 / 471 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2284 / 5035 | 1852 / 4083 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 238 / 235 | 263 / 259 |
| Average price | €77,000 | €59,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW i4 M50 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.9 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 16.2 s | 16.2 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.6 s @ 120.9 mph | 11.5 s @ 122.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW i4 M50 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 70 kph | 2.7 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 7.0 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.0 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.4 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 13.6 s |
| 1000 m | 22.0 s @ 220.0 kph | 21.8 s @ 236.0 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 9.5 s | 10.1 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 1.5 s | 1.5 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW i4 M50 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (31 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 33 m (110 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 56 m (184 ft) | 57 m (186 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 76 m (250 ft) | 75 m (247 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 135 m (443 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (154 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 94 m (308 ft) | 90 m (296 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW i4 M50 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 225 kph (140 mph) | 262 kph (163 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.81 g (8 m/s²) | 0.87 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) | 67.5 kph (41.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 18.3 kwh/100 km | 13.6 kwh/100 km |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW i4 M50 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
Model 3 Performance is the fastest by a small margin.
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jeremyclarkson1 2y ago
FastestLaps 2y ago
But that's fundamentally impossible. Compromises are compromises. This was designed to be both IC and electric car.
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago @Anonymous
Yeah true apart from autozeitung the track results arent too far adrift
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago @FastestLaps
Good point, the Model 3 is a bespoke electric car so has the advantage in terms of weight saving etc
