Head to head
BMW i5 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The BMW i5 offers more range — 320 miles WLTP against 275 miles, a gap of about 45 miles 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 £15,010 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
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech