The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD (19 - ..) vs. BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive (14 - 15)
€ 59,000

€ 42,000

€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 420d Gran Coupé.
Tesla Model 3 Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
56.8
72.8
82.2
55.3
71.9
79.4
72.8 in
Width
71.9 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.8 in
Height
55.3 in
113.2
184.8
110.6
182.6
184.8 in
Length
182.6 in
113.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model 3 Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.75 %

General
Tesla Model 3 Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Model 3
Generation
F36
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Model 3 Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
3D3, 3D1
Engine Code
N47-D20

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
476 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Tesla Model 3 Performance
476 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model 3 Performance
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Performance
Tesla Model 3 Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model 3 Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
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8.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Tesla Model 3 Performance
8.62 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model 3 Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg
( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Tesla Model 3 Performance
MPGe
54 MPGe
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
75 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
No data
Range
723 mi
Tesla Model 3 Performance
mi
723 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
No data
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Tesla Model 3 Performance
0 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model 3 Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft