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| Details | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Brand | Tesla | BMW |
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| Model | Model 3 | 3 Series |
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| Generation | Model 3 (facelift 2023) | 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI, facelift 2022) |
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| Modification | Performance 79 kWh (460 Hp) Dual Motor AWD | 318d (150 Hp) Mild Hybrid Steptronic |
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| Start Of Production | April, 2024 | July, 2022 |
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Performance
| Specs | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Rating | | |
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| Acceleration 0 100 Kmh | 3.1 sec | 8.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 62 Mph | 3.1 sec | 8.3 sec |
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| Max Speed | 262 km/h 162.8 mph | 218 km/h 135.46 mph |
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| Acceleration 0 60 Mph | 2.9 sec | None |
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Body & Dimensions
| Specs | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Rating | | |
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| Body Type | Sedan, Fastback | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 | 4 |
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| Length | 4720 mm 185.83 in. | 4713 mm 185.55 in. |
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| Width | 1850 mm 72.83 in. | 1827 mm 71.93 in. |
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| Width Including Mirrors | 2089 mm 82.24 in. | None |
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| Height | 1431 mm 56.34 in. | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
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| Wheelbase | 2875 mm 113.19 in. | 2851 mm 112.24 in. |
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| Front Track | 1584 mm 62.36 in. | 1573 mm 61.93 in. |
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| Rear Track | 1570 mm 61.81 in. | 1568 mm 61.73 in. |
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| Front Overhang | 868 mm 34.17 in. | None |
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| Rear Overhang | 977 mm 38.46 in. | None |
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| Min Turning Circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft. | 11.4 m 37.4 ft. |
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| Width With Mirrors Folded | 1933 mm 76.1 in. | None |
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| Ride Height Ground Clearance | 128 mm 5.04 in. | 141 mm 5.55 in. |
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Fuel Consumption
| Specs | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Rating | | |
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| Fuel Type | Electricity | Diesel |
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Engine & Transmission
| Specs | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Powertrain Architecture | BEV (Electric Vehicle) | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives front wheels, one electric motor drives rear wheels. | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the rear wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode. |
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| Drive Wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
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| Front Suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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| System Power | 460 Hp | None |
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| System Torque | 723 Nm 533.26 lb.-ft. | None |
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| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 1 gears, automatic transmission | 8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic |
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Brakes
| Specs | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Rating | | |
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| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
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| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
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| Wheel Rims Size | 20 | 7.5J x 17 |
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| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Rating | | |
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| Gross Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | None |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Battery Location | Below the floor | Inside the trunk |
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| Type 2 Ac Mennekes Sae J3068 Iec 62196 2 | Rear left | None |
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| Electric Motor Power | 215 Hp | 11 Hp |
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| Electric Motor Location | Front axle, Transverse | Integrated into the transmission |
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| Electric Motor Type | Asynchronous | None |
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| All Electric Range Wltp | 528 km 328.08 mi | None |
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| Average Energy Consumption Wltp | 16.7 kWh/100 km 26.88 kWh/100 mi 125 MPGe 6 km/kWh 3.7 mi/kWh | None |
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| Ccs Type 2 Dc Sae J3068 Iec 62196 3 | Rear left | None |
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| Tesla | Rear left | None |
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| Gb T 20234 2 Ac | Rear left | None |
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| Gb T 20234 3 Dc | Rear left | None |
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| Electric Motor Model Code | 3D3 | None |
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Weight & Capacity
| Specs | Tesla - Model 3 | BMW - 3 Series |
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| Rating | | |
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| Weight To Power Ratio | 4 kg/Hp, 248.5 Hp/tonne | 10.4 kg/Hp, 96.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight To Torque Ratio | 2.6 kg/Nm, 390.6 Nm/tonne | 4.9 kg/Nm, 205.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Kerb Weight | 1851 kg 4080.76 lbs. | 1555 kg 3428.19 lbs. |
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| Trunk Boot Space Minimum | 594 l 20.98 cu. ft. | 480 l 16.95 cu. ft. |
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