Head to head
Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The BMW i4 offers more range — 300 miles WLTP against 290, a gap of about 10 miles between charges. The Tesla Model 3 is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 594 litres and 5 seats versus 470 litres and 5 in the BMW i4. On price the Tesla Model 3 starts about £11,010 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the BMW i4 at 5.7s.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model 3 leads in 2 areas and the BMW i4 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 the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech