2017 BMW i3 vs. 2017 Tesla Model 3

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between i3 and Model 3?

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, starting price, and maximum occupancy. First of all, body structures are completely different. One is a Hatchback and the other a Sedan. The 2017 BMW i3 is also significantly smaller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Model 3, which is $7,400 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 i3. In addition, the i3 gets 33.7 more miles on a gallon than the Model 3. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the Tesla Model 3 than in the BMW i3. Among similarities is the market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, RWD
  • Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,400
$35,000
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
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Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.0 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
137 MPGe
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Highway MPG
Highway MPG
111 MPGe
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Combined MPG
Combined MPG
124 MPGe
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Width
Width
80.3 in
82.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.9 in
72.8 in
Length
Length
157.8 in
184.8 in
Height
Height
62.1 in
56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.2 in
113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
76.6 ft2
93.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.5 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.6 in
56.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.2 in
54.0 in

Costs

2017 BMW i3

2017 Tesla Model 3

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$550 - $2,000
$550
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$129 (2017 BMW i3 60 Ah)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$8,193 - $9,643
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