Head to head
BMW i5 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The BMW i5 offers more range — 515 km WLTP against 445 km, a gap of about 70 km between charges. The Tesla Model 3 Performance is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 594 litres and 5 seats versus 490 litres and 5 in the BMW i5. On price the Tesla Model 3 Performance starts about A$30,750 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model 3 Performance at 2.9s.
On the measured specifications below, the BMW i5 leads in 2 areas and the Tesla Model 3 Performance in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech