Compare BMW 5 Series Sedan vs Tesla Model 3

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Engine

Electric

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 138 MPGE

Hwy: 126 MPGE

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

N/A

Range

N/A

Range

272 miles

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

14 ft³

Trunk Volume

19.8 ft³

2021-2022 BMW 5 Series Sedan Rear Angle View

2017-2022 Tesla Model 3 Infotainment System

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Electric

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

N/A

Torque

332 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

N/A

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,898 lbs

3,648 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

27 MPG

132 MPGE

City

25 MPG

138 MPGE

Highway

32 MPG

126 MPGE

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

N/A

Cruising Range City

450 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

576 miles

N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range

N/A

272 miles

Battery Size

N/A

50 kWh

Charge Time

N/A

8.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V

Exterior Dimensions

Length

195.8 in

184.8 in

Height

58.2 in

56.8 in

Max Width

73.5 in

72.8 in

Front Width

63.2 in

62.2 in

Rear Width

64 in

62.2 in

Wheelbase

117.1 in

113.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.4 in

42.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.8 in

40.3 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.7 in

56.3 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

53.4 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

36.5 in

35.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.5 in

37.7 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

55.9 in

54 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

52.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

14 ft³

19.8 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

39.4 ft

38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8"

18" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 8"

18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/40HR19

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire

P245/40HR19

P235/45WR18

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

Bernina Grey Amber Effect Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic 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

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

Optional Interior Materials

Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery

N/A

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Premium Sound System

Optional

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Standard

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Not Available

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Optional

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

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

Standard

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Standard

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

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Not Available

Seat-Massage

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

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

Not Available

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

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

N/A

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare BMW 5 Series Sedan vs Tesla Model 3

Overview

Photos

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