Compare BMW 3 Series Sedan vs BMW M3 Sedan vs Tesla Model 3

2022 BMW 3 Series Sedan

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$41,450

Starting Price (MSRP)

8.8

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2022 BMW M3 Sedan

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$69,900

Starting Price (MSRP)

8.4

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2022 Tesla Model 3

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$44,990

Starting Price (MSRP)

N/A

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Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Engine

Electric

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 16 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 150 MPGE

Hwy: 133 MPGE

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

N/A

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

Trunk Volume

13 ft³

Trunk Volume

19.8 ft³

2019-2022 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear Angle View

2017-2022 Tesla Model 3 Infotainment System

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Electric

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

473 hp @ 6250 rpm

N/A

Torque

295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm

406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm

N/A

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,582 lbs

3,840 lbs

3,648 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

30 MPG

19 MPG

142 MPGE

City

26 MPG

16 MPG

150 MPGE

Highway

36 MPG

23 MPG

133 MPGE

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9 Tons/yr

9.3 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

N/A

Cruising Range City

405.6 miles

249.6 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

561.6 miles

358.8 miles

N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size

N/A

50 kWh

Charge Time

N/A

8.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.7 in

189.1 in

184.8 in

Height

56.8 in

56.4 in

56.8 in

Max Width

71.9 in

74.3 in

72.8 in

Front Width

62.3 in

63.7 in

62.2 in

Rear Width

62.9 in

63.2 in

62.2 in

Wheelbase

112.2 in

112.5 in

113.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42 in

41.6 in

42.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.7 in

40.6 in

40.3 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

56.3 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

53.4 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.2 in

35.6 in

35.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.6 in

37.8 in

37.7 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.6 in

54 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

52.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

13 ft³

19.8 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.4 ft

40 ft

38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

18" x 9.5"

18" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

19" x 10.5"

18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/45HR18

P275/40YR18

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire

P225/45HR18

P285/35YR19

P235/45WR18

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Alpine White
Sao Paulo Yellow

Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Oxide Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Gray Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic

Deep Blue Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Tacora Red, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (VA)
Fjord Blue/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
Kyalami Orange/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (VA)
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery

Black, Premium Seat Trim
White/Black, Premium Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (VB)
Fjord Blue/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZB)
Ivory White, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZB)
Kyalami Orange/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (VB)
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

N/A

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Standard

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Not Available

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Standard

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Not Available

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare BMW 3 Series Sedan vs BMW M3 Sedan vs Tesla Model 3

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Battery Range & Charge Times

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary