Head to head
BMW i5 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model 3 Performance offers more range — 296 miles EPA against 295 miles, a gap of about 1 miles between charges. The Tesla Model 3 Performance is the better fit for families needing extra cargo 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 $13,910 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 1 area and the Tesla Model 3 Performance in 4.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (EPA)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Cargo space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech