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BMW i4 eDrive35
Tesla Model 3 (GEN1)
Body type Sedan Sedan
World premiere Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Friday, April 1, 2016
Delivery start November 2021 July 2017
Model status Confirmed Discontinued
WLTP range 490-406 km (304-252 miles) 495-491 km (308-305 miles)
WLTP consumption 13.69-16.53 kWh/100km (4.5-3.8 mi/kWh ) 11.92-12.02 kWh/100km (5.2-5.2 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 16.1-19.1 kWh/100km (3.9-3.3 mi/kWh ) 14.4 kWh/100km(4.3 mi/kWh )
EPA range 272-267 miles (438-430 km)
EPA consumption 4.613.5-4.5 mi/kWh (13.5-13.7 kWh/100km )
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 419 km (260 miles) 13 km (8 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 373 km (232 miles) 14 km (9 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 17 kWh/100km(3.7 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 353 km (219 miles) 347 km (216 miles)
Top speed 190 kph (118 mph) 225 kph (140 mph)
Peak power 210 kW (285.5 hp / 281.6 bhp) 208 kW (282.8 hp / 278.9 bhp)
Electrical torque output 400 nm (295.2 ft-lb) 420 nm (310.0 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 6 s 6.1 s
Drive type RWD AWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology WRSM ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 355 mm (13.98")
Rear disc diameter 355 mm (13.98")
Front disc type Cast iron Unknown
Rear disc type Cast iron Unknown
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold or Roll Hold, Roll or Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Low / Medium / High Standard / Low
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Adaptive M Suspension) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front Double wishbone Double wishbone
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Air Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Standard Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Standard Not Available
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.92") 140 mm (5.51")
Length 4783 mm (188.3") 4694 mm (184.8")
Height 1448 mm (57.0") 1443 mm (56.8")
Width excluding mirrors 1852 mm (72.9") 1849 mm (72.8")
Width including mirrors mm (") 2088 mm (82.2")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.25 / 2.33 m² (25.1 sq ft) Unknown / Unknown
Wheelbase 2856 mm (112.4") 2875 mm (113.2")
Turning circle 12.5 meter (492.1") 11.6 meter (456.7")
Curb weight 2000 kg (4409.2 lbs) 1760 kg (3880.1 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2545 kg (5610.8 lbs) 2149 kg (4737.7 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs) 70 kg (154.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 545 kg (1201.5 lbs) 389 kg (857.6 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs) 1000 kg (2204.6 lbs)
Trunk capacity 470 liter (16.6 cu-ft) 561 liter (19.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1290 liter (45.6 cu-ft) 1234 liter (43.6 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Optional feature Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Standard feature Unknown
Digital driver display Yes 12.3" Yes 15"
Infotainment screen Yes 14.9" Yes 15"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple Carplay support Standard feature Not Available
Android Auto support Standard feature Not Available
Map provider HERE Technologies
Online map updates Yes Unknown
Real time traffic Yes Unknown
Route planning with charging planning Yes Unknown
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Unknown
Voice guiding Yes Unknown
LED matrix headlights Optional feature Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard Not Available
Cornering lights Standard Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
AntiLock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Optional feature Standard feature
Cross traffic allert (CTA) Not Available Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Optional feature Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Optional feature Standard feature
Exit warning Optional feature Unknown
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Optional feature Standard
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
N/A
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
  • Left B-pillar
  • Right B-pillar
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
N/A
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
Battery gross 70.3 kWh 60 kWh
Battery net 67.1 kWh 59 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC LFP
Nominal voltage 399 V 340 V
Battery weight
Pack configuration 106s1p
Battery type Cell to Module
Battery chemistry NMC LFP
Charging curve (click for full size)
Max DC charging 180 kW 170 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 50 m 20 s 1 h 9 m 31 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 80.0 kW 50.9 kW
Charging time 10-100% 44 m 33 s 1 h 7 m 12 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 81.3 kW 47.4 kW
Charging time 10-80% 25 m 12 s 32 m 25 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 111.8 kW 76.4 kW
Charging time 10-90% 32 m 44 s 42 m 13 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 98.4 kW 67.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Driver focused
Interior quality Premium en Interior.Quality.NotSet
Console design Traditional console en Interior.ConsoleDesign.NotSet
Interior design
BMW Individual Merino leather with extended scope Ivory White / Black
Interior colors: Black White
BMW Individual extended Merino leather in Tartufo
Interior colors: Black Brown
BMW Individual extended Merino leather in Black
Interior colors: Black
Vernasca leather in Black with Blue contrast stitching
Interior colors: Black
Vernasca leather in Oyster
Interior colors: Beige Black
Vernasca leather Black
Interior colors: Black
Vernasca leather Mocha with contrast stitching black
Interior colors: Brown Black
Vernasca leather Black with Red contrast stitching
Interior colors: Black
Perforated Sensatec Cognac
Interior colors: Cognac Black
Perforated Sensatec Black
Interior colors: Black
M PerformTex/Cloth combination in Black with M piping
Interior colors: Black
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Center console First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
N/A
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 2 (standard, M Sport) 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A, 10 2
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature Unknown
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature Unknown
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available / Standard feature Not Available
Memory Optional feature / Standard feature Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Optional electric feature / Optional electric feature Not Available
Seat ventilation Optional feature / Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Unknown
Seat heating Optional feature, outer seats Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Unknown
Massage function Not Available Unknown
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Unknown
Foldable seats Standard feature Unknown
Paint colors 11 5
Wheel options 7 2
Wheel size (front/rear) 245/45R18 / 255/45R18
245/40R19 / 255/40R19
245/35R20 / 255/35R20
255/45R18 / 255/45R18
255/45R19 / 255/45R19
Available climate systems 2 (standard, comfort) 1
Climate zones standard:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/comfort:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow standard:Car
Preclimatization Standard feature Unknown
Pet mode Not Available Unknown
Camping mode Not Available Unknown
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Knee driver
  • Knee passenger
N/A
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_driver
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_frontpassenger
  • Behind driver
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_middle
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_behindpassenger
Keyless entry Optional feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Standard feature
Alarm system Optional feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Standard feature
Parking surveillance Not Available Standard feature
App name My BMW
Change charging target Yes Unknown
See car location Yes Unknown
Lock/unlock car Yes Unknown
Open/close windows Yes Unknown
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Unknown
Remote parking Yes Unknown
Schedule charging Yes Unknown
See driving history Yes Unknown
Trigger horn/lights Yes Unknown