Compare the BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model 3
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW iX3 and the Tesla Model 3 provide a spot-on driving position, responsive steering on twisty roads, and useful storage space under the bonnet. If practical matters lead your decision, the Model 3 is more efficient and has a bigger boot with all seats in place. In contrast, the iX3 is more powerful, can tow more, goes further on a charge, and leaves you with more room once the back seats are folded down. Around town, the iX3’s suspension does a decent job of soaking up potholes even if rough surfaces shake it about a bit, whereas the Model 3’s setup can crash through potholes and jiggle over uneven roads.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 594 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,720 mm x 1,933 mm x 1,443 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 62.5 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto | Engine name RWD Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 324 BHP | Engine size Electric • 283 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 6.2 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 62.5 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres | Boot (seats up) 594 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,782 mm | Length 4,720 mm |
| Width 1,895 mm | Width 1,933 mm |
| Height 1,635 mm | Height 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.9 m | Wheelbase 2.88 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 11.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.