Compare BMW i3 vs Tesla Model S Performance

Engine

39.5L Electric

Engine

Electric

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Economy

City: 104 MPGE

Hwy: 104 MPGE

Fuel Tank Capacity

2.3 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

N/A

Range

N/A

Range

387 miles

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

36.9 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

58.1 ft³

2018-2021 BMW i3 Hatchback Rear View Driving

2017-2020 Tesla Model S P100D Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

39.5L Electric

Electric

Horsepower

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

N/A

Torque

184 lb-ft

N/A

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,276 lbs

4,941 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

100 MPGE

104 MPGE

City

N/A

104 MPGE

Highway

N/A

104 MPGE

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

2.3 gallons

N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range

N/A

387 miles

Battery Size

42.2 kWh

100 kWh

Charge Time

7 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 0.7 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V

96.7 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 12 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 1.33 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V

Exterior Dimensions

Length

158.3 in

196 in

Height

62.9 in

56.9 in

Max Width

69.9 in

77.3 in

Front Width

61.9 in

65.4 in

Rear Width

61.3 in

66.9 in

Wheelbase

101.2 in

116.5 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

4.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

4 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.5 in

42.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.6 in

38.8 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

53.6 in

57.7 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

55 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

31.9 in

35.4 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.2 in

35.3 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

49.2 in

55 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

54.7 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

15.1 ft³

26.3 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

36.9 ft³

58.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

32.4 ft

38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 5"

19" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 5.5"

19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P155/70R19

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire

P175/60R19

P245/45WR19

Standard Exterior Colors

Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent

Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

Cashmere Silver Metallic w/BMW i Blue Accent
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Galvanic Gold Metallic w/Frozen Grey Met Highlight
Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Mineral Gray Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent

Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

Deka Dark, Cloth Upholstery
Giga Brown/Carum Spice, Natural Leather/Wool Cloth Upholstery
Mega Carum Spice Gray, Sensatec/Cloth Upholstery
Tera Dark Truffle, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

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

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Standard

Premium Sound System

Optional

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Standard

Automatic Parking

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Not Available

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Not Available

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Optional

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

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 / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare BMW i3 vs Tesla Model S Performance

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

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

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary