2027 BMW 3 Series vs 2027 Tesla Model 3
Too close to call: BMW 3 Series 100 vs Tesla Model 3 100 with these weights.
2027 BMW 3 Series
The 2027 BMW 3 Series is a gas midsize sedan announced by BMW in 1 trim; fueleconomy.gov has not listed this model year yet, so the specs and prices here come f…
2027 Tesla Model 3
The 2027 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Performance AWD, is EPA-rated at 316 miles with …
2027 BMW 3 Series
Toss-upToo close to call: BMW 3 Series 100 vs Tesla Model 3 100 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2027 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 100 | 2027 Tesla Model 3overall 100 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||
| Fuel & rangenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||
| Overall | 100 | 100 | ||||||
Safety-only comparison · 1 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Model 3
BMW 3 Series: base trim M3 RWD · Tesla Model 3: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
6 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $79,300 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 473 hp | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
6 features · differences first, then sharedExterior1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | std | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-60 mph: 4.1 s | std | — |
| 23 MPG Combined | std | — |
| 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | std | — |
| 473 hp | std | — |
| Rear-wheel drive | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 3 Series
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Tesla Model 3
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 3 SeriesM3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79,300 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $79,300 1 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | — | Model 3 Performance AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | — | 111 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | — | $700 |
| EV range | — | 316 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 BMW 3 Series or the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
Too close to call: BMW 3 Series 100 vs Tesla Model 3 100 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 BMW 3 Series scores 100 and the 2027 Tesla Model 3 100. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 BMW 3 Series or the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
2027 BMW 3 Series: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the differences between the 2027 BMW 3 Series and the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
This page puts 6 specifications and 6 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.