Head to head
Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW i4 M50
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 291 miles, a gap of about 5 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 470 litres and 5 in the BMW i4 M50. On price the Tesla Model 3 Performance starts about $12,310 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 Tesla Model 3 Performance leads in 4 areas and the BMW i4 M50 in 1.
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