This data isn't even accurate right now. Personally ran 11.4@115 in my model 3 performance before the 5 percent power increase. WHo cares about top speed? There is no stock m3 beating this thing to 60 or a 1/4 mile, let alone at a stop light. Literally just mash and go. No sliding no effort. That bmw looks pretty but the gas, maintenance, etc.. will add to the amount you already overpaid by going that route. I've had them both and for anything I drive regularly I'm not going internal combustion ever again. Just regen braking is worth it. Imagine never having to use your brakes for anything other than hard braking. The torque vectoring of electric motors. I'm a gear head but it's just impossible to beat electric in everything but raw horsepower right now. Do your research unbiased and you will see. Better yet go actually ride in a tesla . Not a prius or a leaf but something fast
BMW M3 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 431 / 425 | 487 / 480 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 639 / 471 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1589 / 3503 | 1847 / 4072 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 271 / 268 | 264 / 260 |
| Average price | €90,000 | €59,000 |
Lap Times 2
| Track | BMW M3 (F80) | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:21.60 | 1:21.50 |
| Thunderhill Park West | 1:35.96 | 1:34.07 |
Performance
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 261 kph (162 mph) |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.9 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.5 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.3 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.2 s @ 97.6 mph | 7.9 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph | 11.8 s @ 114.2 mph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.3 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 13.8 s | 13.1 s |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (438 ft) | 160 m (524 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (99 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 18m slalom | 67.7 kph (42.1 mph) | 66.8 kph (41.5 mph) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 194 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1897 | 1923 |
| Total | 2091 | 2123 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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SpeedKing 6d ago
"Better yet go actually ride in a tesla" No thanks i'd rather take a Pista or a Performante for a spin anytime.
see 4m ago
I would say M3 is faster given the fact it catches up after being behind at first. Any car that is faster at high speeds, and slower at slow speeds, is considered a faster car.
PPZ 4m ago
Yup the upcoming 510hp AWD M3 is going to kick this electric sh1tbox into oblivion.
RobertoTT 2m ago @PPZ
Till the Model3 gets an update...
Tesla Model3 also cost 20-30k LESS than a similarly equipped M3and much cheaper to maintain throughout the 3 years of ownership most owners tend to keep it for. And if you have a Modern bmw past warranty its gonna be a money pit.
Elon 2w ago @PPZ
And the upcoming Tesla Roadster 2.0 will kick that dead dinosaur powered antique into the dustbin of history
aaayy 2w ago @Elon
And then the Aspark Owl will take it out of the dustbin and beat it to an oblivion. Or the Lotus Evija
