I came across this comparison between two prominent EVs, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range and BMW i4 by Adrien-Maxime MENSAH on Beev:
Focus on the two electric models
The electric electric vehicle has evolved and continues to evolve rapidly. Drivers not only demand style and class when they buy a BMW, they also expect exceptional performance and range. The BMW i4 has been designed with the luxury, style and prestige of the traditional BMW 4 Series sedan. It is the first true electric BMW for fans of the brand. It is clearly distinguishable from its more eccentric big sister, the BMW I3. Nor is it a large electric SUV like the BMW iX.
For its part, since the Tesla Model 3 Long Range on the market, it has gone from from sales record to sales record. And with good reason: it finished the first six months of 2021 as the best-selling electric car in France in France, with more than 13,000 models sold. This excellent performance was also helped by the conversion bonus and the ecological bonus despite its €1,000 reduction. It also has no reason to be ashamed of its tenth place in the top 10 car sales figures for all engines for the same year.
Another notable competitor to the Tesla Grande Autonomie, the Polestar 2the Swedish-Chinese Volvo GroupThe Polestar 2 scores points with its solid construction, quality materials and good driving characteristics. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range continues to build on the minimalist approach that Tesla consistently adopts with the design of its vehicles. The absence of buttons on the Model 3 gives it a futuristic feel and is much appreciated by fans of the brand.
Tesla Model 3 Grande Autonomie vs BMW I4: comfort and practicality
The German brand's 4 Series is an electric electric sedan, but also a four-door Gran Coupé. In terms of practicality, we regret that the roof height doesn't offer much headroom for passengers, especially those seated in the rear. They'll quickly feel cramped! This is even more true for taller people. This is mainly due to the BMW i4 s battery pack, which is located under the vehicle floor and rear seats. BMW noticed this and modified the roofline of the electric car.
It is now about 1.50 metres on the new models. To give you an idea, it's higher by seven to eight centimeters than the roof height of equivalent combustion-powered cars. This small difference is immediately noticeable in the comfort of rear-seat passengers. The slightly higher seating position offers a better view of the outside world, making for a more pleasant ride. The electric car with an external length of 4.80 meters (ten centimetres longer than its competitor, the Model 3) offers more legroom.
In direct comparison, however, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range scores points with its standard glass roof, which seems appears a little more airy, and extends right up to the trunk. A great strength for the American model, providing extra headroom. Nevertheless, the Tesla Grande Autonomie's low seating position offers little space for adults sitting in the back, forcing them to bend their legs. This becomes uncomfortable on long journeys. A very penalizing big negative point for the Tesla Model 3. The BMW I4 has a clear advantage in this respect.
Some technical specifications
| BMW i4 M50 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range |
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| Motor power | 400 kW | 328 kW |
| Number of horses | 286 hp | 351 hp |
| Autonomy | 510 km | 602 km |
| Battery power | 84 kWh | 82 kWh |
| AC wallbox load power | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| AC recharge time | 8 h 25 min | 8 h 15 min |
| DC fast charge power | 200 kW | 250 kW |
| Fast recharge time | 31 min | 27 min |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 3.9 sec | 4.4 sec |
| Fuel consumption (WLTP) | 22.5 kWh/100 km | 15 kWh/100 km |
| Maximum speed | 190 km/h | 233 km/h |
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The i4 is more comfortable, more appreciable, depending on the engine chosen, more economical and goes further on a single battery charge than the Tesla Grande Autonomie. In terms of assistance system capabilities, BMW clearly outperforms Tesla Grande Autonomie. For the difference in quality compared with the Tesla Model 3 Grande Autonomie, the price difference is therefore understandable.
However, the price can go up very quickly if you want to add extra options to your electric car. electric car. For some people, their choice will go straight to the BMW because of their attachment to the brand and its authenticity. For others, Tesla's technological superiority and its Supercharger network make it a strong argument in their decision to buy between the two electric cars.
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