Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW I4 Does BMW FINALLY Win a Drag Race Against The Reigning Champ?
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Ordered my i4 yesterday :)
Main difference is Tesla is an electric car, while the I-4 is a car that happens to be electric. I bought the I4 M50 and I love it. I watched every vid out there during my 1 year wait, and seeing the car in person is so much better than any video. The beamer is really nice car and it was worth the wait.
Didn’t think I’d like the Tesla’s interior, until test drovew nephews recently. Felt very zen and clean. Nephews can’t stop talking about teslas now😏
It’s also very bright compared to the BMW which is really dark.
@@JAM_2024 Of course. The Tesla interior is bright white. Tesla needs it to detract from how cheap the design is. If it were black, its just plain ugly. BMW has many choices. And yes, the Oyster is very light and open and blows away the Tesla in luxury and quality.
@@hotrod182 so much bullshit in so few sentences. I am impressed.
@@hotrod182 have you driven Tesla 3? There's a difference between minimalist and cheap. Almost all surfaces in the 3 are padded/soft touch/stitched/damped.
@@th003gh8 unfortunately Tesla designed for 30K range and for that it’s a heavens and it’s not Tesla fault that those getting sold at 60🤣🤣🙏🏻
I’m glad BMW finally came out with the I4, but the Tesla is my fav 😀
Tesla it's a bloob, bulb whatever.. even Xpeng -P7 is much nicer inside-out (available in US & EU market as well)..
@@poplaurentiu4148 the P7 is nice and looking forward to seeing one in person. I think Americans would take it more seriously if they set up a factory in the US. Personally I feel that Tesla design is clean and long lasting :)
Model 3 looks like an ugly frog 🐸 from the front, and Chrysler 200 from the back.
@@hassanger8128 haha get outta here
Hassan Ger and the BMW had the ugliest, most obnoxious grille I’ve ever seen in my life. And it’s completely for cosmetic purposes lol. Let’s not act like either of these cars have flawless designs
Have the i4m50 ordered. Trading in my 2018 M3P. Its nice but I have always been a BMW fan so I was waiting for BMW to come out with an EV sedan that's quick. Plus charging speed is about the same so in my opinion its a great buy cuz I also get the 7500 rebate plus 2 years free charging and a beautiful interior. Bimmer Noor is back!! In 3 moths when the car is delivered LOL
Makes sense. At least you experienced both so you have more of an informed decision. I’ve had 5 BMW’s M3’s 550i’s etc. This is my first Tesla. Welcome back to BMW though, can’t go wrong with either one my friend.
Im working on bmws every day..i can tell you. German cars r junks…
@@flatt585 I got rid of my 2016 m4 and have a 2021 m3p now and I love it
@@masonicmachine Hell yeah man!
I just sold my Model 3 after putting 65k miles on it. Reliable car but I hated few things about it. Only plus side of a tesla at the moment is the charging infrastructure. But not worth the 55k you pay for a very basic interior.
Thought you said it was about performance yet there you are gripping about leather and luxury.
Ooo hitem where it hurts
SALTY….
@@number1Schumacherfan yeah Roman is salty that tesla doesn't wine and dine them like the other oems do
Roman, I live in Silicon Valley and I don't disagree with you that Teslas are a dime a dozen -- it's everywhere. However, having said that, SV is very affluent so BMWs, Mercedes, Audis and whatever else car brands you want to name, we'll see them everywhere on the road and in parking lots as well. For the record, I have a BMW 5 series. I do like BMWs but too many people drive them too.
So true, I live in the Bay area as well. Teslas, BMWS, Mercedes, etc are extremely common here. However, amongst us engineers, Tesla is the preferred vehicle of choice.
3.06 in my 22 3 performance with 88% SOC. Please be sure to state the SOC when you review/time/race EVs!
I agree. I swear I've had sub 3s in optimal conditions
at 2:55 you can see the Tesla says 244 miles range. 244/315 = 77.4%. At 4:06 you can see the BMW says 77% charge.
@@larzlarz1140 Well, not knowing the full range you can’t assume that. If it’s routinely used as a track car, or has higher miles on it, the battery probably has closer to 280-300mi range. They usually lose 5% or so in the first 20k miles and then stabilize. Knowing that the power rolls off quickly with less than 90, 80, 70% it’s an important number.
Minimalist doesn't age as quick
My Golf R goes faster the less fuel that's in it... to a point.
I would say the cars have very similar performance, but I would pick up the Tesla. The Tesla is cheaper and it's spec'd out.
My 2019 Model 3 Performance runs 3.18-3.22 sec 0-60s all day (2.98-3.00 with 1FT rollout using Dragy) this is with 85-90% SOC.
3.63 seems slow. Mine also runs consistent 11.5s. What was the SOC on your runs?
I zoomed in on a still... they were at 244 miles which is up there. Likely ~90% SOC
It’s very slow. Hundreds of 0-60 runs in my m3p and less than 1% have been that slow at any SOC. Where you really feel the SOC affect things is above 80mph
Curious, what is your wheel/tire/suspension setup? I can’t break 3sec on flat ground, but I’m determined to.
Battery temp can also affect performance. It could've been cold soaked if it wasn't plugged in overnight. Mid western Spring season often times nearly freezing overnight (Below 40f), then 70f+ during the daytime.
@@modlife 18x7.5 Martian Wheels on 225/45-18 Conti ExtremeContact Sport. Stock suspension. I’m also 230lbs so not the lightest driver.
3.3 is my average. 3.18 is my best. These are all withOUT the 1ft rollout.
Stock wheels are extremely heavy.
0 to 60 under 4 seconds, really impressive from both models! Great video, thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘
State of charge on both cars when doing the 0-60?
I use the frunk all the time on my Tesla. It's great for picking up carryout when you don't want your car smelling like food.
It's also great to put stuff like the charger kit, grocery bags, or fill it up with water and ice for your 12-24 pack ! ;- )
Go figure, the simplistic interior with all commands and functions on one screen is exactly what makes the Tesla the vehicle with the best interior lay out. To each his own.
I disagree but as you said to each their own. The one screen does everything just feels foolish buttons aren’t bad... what a weird fad.
@@LafemmebearMusic some buttons aren't bad. BMW had like a dozen just on the wheel. That is bad. Old cars didn't have screens and you needed buttons for everything. Now you can put most of those functions in the settings. The buttons you use frequently, like radio, ac, wiper, lights, and cruise control should have buttons. Most of those buttons are already on the wheel. The passenger doesn't need an extra set of radio or ac controls. They are not driving. They can use the touch screen.
@@oldbasted or use voice commands. Personally I think the tesla's screen looks far better than bmw's conjoined twins screen.
It does look nice but in use its not very practical
You can activate something with a single push of a button, or multiple taps and swipes over two or three different pages on a touchscreen.
Minimalist doesn't alway mean simpler.
Good for BMW, but still going with Tesla. It's everywhere because it's great lol. Plus their tech is still far ahead of everyone else. Where was Tommy in this video? Curious on the charging experience with the BMW at the EA chargers lol
What kind of tech that a Tesla has superior to the others?
Fart mode?
@@hassanger8128 lol charging infrastructure for starters, but you should really do some research if you're looking at EVs
@@hassanger8128 charging infrastructure, over the air updates, efficiency, higher margins on sales
@@ran3532 Bro Electrify America is the largest fast charging network in the USA. Plus BMW has the world's largest fleet of OTA vehicles read that article online but BMW has also been doing OTA. Plus u get that build quality my M3P doesn't have. M3P is cool but I have always been a BMW fan and was literally waiting for BMW to make a fast ev sedan. It has self parking self driving level 2+ with Ota for level 3 coming according to BMW. Charging speeds are about the same. Also that reversing assistant in the BMW is cool. Got to test it at the dealer. Tesla doesn't have that. So for me might trade in the M3P when the i4M50 comes in 3 months or give it to my cousin. IDK yet
@@alphaomega9650 Everything else you are wrong besides efficiency. But u have to understand the i4 weighs 1k lbs more too. If the i4m50 is performing this well for being a gas conversion imagine the bespoke ev platform BMW unveils in 2025.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance will do 0-60 in 3.19 seconds. Not sure why you were getting 3.6 unless the car was not fully charged or your timing device needs to be re-calibrated.
It cannot be, that tesla is not as fast as fanboys wish
@@benb.3043 have you watched any reviews of acceleration tests on the M3P? It's been proven over and over that a properly charged M3P can get to 6 in 3.2 seconds or faster. Do a quick TH-cam search and educate yourself.
@@benb.3043 bmw but hurt soy boy
Dude this is not true. Just type in model 3 performance 0-60 and watch the videos. The model 3 HAS NEVER DONE A 3.1 on a street surface. It does 3.4- 3.6 in every single 5 videos I just watched
I hate buttons and old interiors. So I prefer Tesla. Also new performance refresh is in the books on the model 3. Could involve carbon wrapped rotor, more hp, and .5+ 0-60 reductions and more refinements furthering this gap.
It is still looks an ugly frog like vacuum cleaner
To call this BMW a direct competitor is an insult to the Tesla M3P - range better, cheaper, faster - where's the comparision?
Right no competition, better looking BMW, better suspension, better steering, better fabric, by far better trunk,better seat's, more classy Interieur, better performance from up to 200 km/h. There is definitely no competition. Faster? Where do you go faster on 70 miles per hour highways? Its funny when the Tesla Fan Boy army is talking about speed and get nervous, if going faster than 100 Miles.
"Wait for the big boys to get in..." Still waiting...
Good luck charging that BMW on road trips. Not only does the Tesla out accelerate the BMW its also far lighter and charges faster.
Elon Fanboy alert. Is your model 3 pants already sweaty?
Tesla now eta anything charge on Tesla just buy the adapter , I did and it’s fun posing Tesla folx off who start telling me I can’t charge there...
@@LafemmebearMusic Good luck with that in the US.
I love how every argument for the BMW is based upon feelings and not actual numbers.
I mean that's how life is. People like things cuz of emotions mostly. Plus the i4 isn't far off in charging speed, OTA, or speed in general especially considering it weighs 1k lbs more and isn't even a bespoke ev platform. BMW have defiantly made a great machine. People don't care if the numbers are close really. If all you care about is speed then save up and buy a rimac or a porche taycan right. 💁
That is exactly what I hate about such tests, that car snobbery is ultimately their deciding factor after the german lost at everything that they said the video was about.
I’m so so so so so so so so happy right now. My Model 3 Performance is the EXACT spec is that one. Love my car so much. Fun seeing it “on the drag strip”. I’ll take my further range over that Beamer’s
Honestly, Exterior color is no longer factor anymore. You can easily get it wrap on whatever you want :) Protects paint and looks good. And you change it every few years or few month if you have extra $$$. However, I would like the Interior looks like LEXUS lol Nice video btw.
I'm just not hog wild with the grill on the Bimmer.
Or as Alex from E For Electric calls it, the baboon butt grill.
They need to put the Chinese market i3 front end on it.
I say the grill is not large enough. They should have make it bigger so i can better watch it in my mirrors vanishing in the fog of history.
@@wolfgangpreier9160 Or so that people can more easily tell that an A hole is coming...
@@IronmanV5 👍👍👍
But that grill helps it get 80 mpge! Without the grill it would be getting 100-110 mpge and then it wouldn't feel nearly as luxurious. As is, it screams, "I'm rich, I'm a conspicuous consumer, I can afford to burn a LOT of electricity to go down the road".
@@larzlarz1140 🤣🤣
Remember the i4 M50 has lower power to weight ratio. And in EV that matters after all..... And of course, the gear ratio.....
Drag races are fun for fastest tests, but BMW is supposed to be the ultimate driving machine. Would likes to see speed runs on a twisty race track, like the nurenburg ring! :)
tesla would win easily, BMW is too heavy
Yeah sorry to say the Tesla would still beat the i4. The gas m4 would maybe be able to beat the Tesla on Nuremberg tho.
@@boiler2147 Yes the M4 Competition would be faster ,
Lets give both the energy equivalent of 70kWh. Thats 8.2 lieters. Lets see how fast both are and how far they last.
Model 3 Performance: 0-200 15,9 0-100 3,9 Topspeed 264 Nürburgring 7:44 Cost: 66370,-- + Racing Add Ons 15.000,-- = 81.370,--
BMW M4 Competizione 0-200 13,3 0-100 4,3 Topspeed 292 Nürburgring 7:30 Cost 101.700,--
Standard BMW M4: 7:52 Cost: 92.650,--
Bmw would overheat lol
@@hardywoodaway9912 the bmw m3 with half the power of the plaid runs faster around the nurburgring
Roman always comes up with interesting shirts. He also pops up in the back seat of the BMW - Lmao. 😂
Important fact not mentioned is that the i4 m50 weighs 918 pounds more than the Model 3 performance...
Just ordered a PMY to replace our 2020 LR AWD Y. 2 years on and there still isn’t anything better IMHO.
I had all the extra gauges in my old dodge. It was relaxing to drive my Cadillac with just the idiot lights. Tesla is ultimate in monitoring "health" and alerting only as needed. Never liked the Blackberry, I go with iPhone.
That BMW interior looks so antiquated.
Compared to the TESLA??REALLY. Its an empty cabin which feels cheap with a tablet in the middle...thats it..thats nice to you?
Looks like both good cars. Close. Pretty crazy that we have 11 second cars that cost the same to own as a loaded Camry.
As this turns into the TFL version of the first Grand Tour episode, lol.
Other 2x drag races on YT the BMW i4 m50 won clearly
You guys are so unnecessarily critical lol.
With the $7500 tax credit, a well equipped I4 M50 ($68k pre-credit) is actually cheaper than a Model 3 Performance ($63k). Unless I road trip a lot, I'd certainly go with the BMW (I currently own a Model 3).
Don't look at the claimed range numbers. BMW is always underratting its numbers. See Edmunds test of the i4
Last I looked, matching the stock features of a M3P, to an I450 will make it much more expensive.
I would take the Tesla. Faster, less money, made here by a USA maker, I like the minimalist interior, and way way more power efficient.
100% ,tesla is a much better car, just drove model 3 performance today at a dealership, a fuken rocket. Maybe one BMW will come close.
@@tonyn3227 I t hink BMW is much more boring, it looks inside and outside like a normal ICE car. Nothing of it says "I'm a futuristic EV"
@@TicoLehtinen That’s what makes the i4 so great in my opinion. I’m not a fan of the “look at me I’m driving an ev.” I can completely understand why you would prefer that though.
I 100% feel that on paper, Tesla wins on most fronts. I'm super big on tech and 90% of my house is wired connected on automation, sentry cameras, patrol robots, robot vacuum/moppers on all floors, a layer 3 switch with 2 Gbps connection, all appliances are IoT, you get it.
Loved the Tesla, test drove it twice. Once before I test drove the i4. And once after the i4. The 2nd test drive after the i4 was what sealed its fate.
I bought i4 in the end, haha. After the initial test drive and the fan boy moments passed, the glaring issues with the Tesla became more apparent after sitting in the i4. Here in Singapore, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about USD 200,000 after government taxes. The i4 is USD 245,000 after taxes. I can tell you that sitting in the model 3 Performance, it does not feel like a 200K car. Maybe a 120k car. The i4 feels like you've gotten your money's worth.
The amount of customization, the road handling, the comfort, the color choices, that I can choose real leather without being made to feel bad about the it, the visceral control knobs so I don't need to keep tapping my grubby fingers on that fingerprint magnet to change modes or my a/c.
I would recommend anyone to get a Tesla, just not me. I want to drive a car's car, not a grounded hover craft with wheels.
far less money depends on your country, m3p in canada is $84K CAD and i4M50 is $73K...obviously you have to pay for some packages at BMW so I'd say realistically the m50 is more like $77K-85K depending on your build but still, the msp is not cheaper, nevermind far less cheaper lol
14 years in the making, all of them called Tesla a failure…and here we are, all of them jumping on the electric bandwagon like a bunch of copycats!
Even if the Model 3 Performance was slower, you get a reliable charging network which is critical when it comes to taking road trips. I’ve driven my Model 3P all over the country and never had issues charging. I bought a CCS adaptor so I could also use EA fast charging stations and half the time I tried to use those they didn’t work.
Never had an issue with a supercharger on the other hand.
In the USA this is apparently a huge deal. Here in Europe a lot less so.
The model 3 is slower. Check the carwow drag race. This bmw was at a low state of charge. The longer the race is the further the i4 gaps that tesla egg car
The amount of buttons on that BMW steering wheel is exhausting. Buttons for the sake of buttons.
Learn drag races from carwow mat Watson know how to do it
Re: your comment on Tesla model 3 being common with all of them being white and Tesla needing to offer more colors.... White is the most thermally efficient color. AC uses 4 kW when it is on hi. Getting a white car means running AC less. And as far as the model 3 being common and everyone having one... well that is a reflection of how good the car is. I'm betting that 5 years from now, it will still be rare to see I4's because the price point is bad, the efficiency is bad and the range is bad.
I feel also could be the wheel size? If the Electric Motor got more than Enough torque, bigger wheel should go faster
the front end of the BMW looks gaudy with that gap-toothed grill.
First of all I would like to see the soc when you race to different cars. A 3p that use 3,6 sec is slow so I don’t believe there is a optimal soc. And isn’t a secret that you guys isn’t the biggest tesla fans and that is ok but makes me have a hard time really making test like this correct. I would also like to know the soc of the bmw. I drive my old (2019) performance down to 3.2 sec with 95%soc. And it does 1/4 mile at 12.8 sec. The bmw can’t beat those times. But the bmw is a beautiful car and if I was to change car and brand that bmw would be a natural choice.
Car and Driver got 3.3 0-60 in the BMW. I got 3.26 on my Dragy with the BMW, and 11.59 @ 120mph qtr mile times.
@@hotrod182 i seen that car drag in careow and it was far from that fast. I got less power and torque than a Tesla performance that easy output 450 kw = 603 hp. So if your number is Correct I need too see them before I be them. This is 11-12 sec car at the 1/4 mile and it can only beat the tesla if it got better soc. At similar soc it will loos every time. That’s what pisses me of on crappy shows like this when 1 they don’t like tesla and2 they doshow the cars soc and temp. A drag is mush more complicated than meet up and drive. Bmw say them self that this car is 3.9 sec car. 540 hp that is what the tesla got on a cold battery at under 80% soc. But stranger thing have happened. But if it’s not filmed it haven’t happened.
@@badmonkey2917 All BMW official numbers are underrated.
Actual 0-60 numbers are always way lower than BMW claims
@@hassanger8128 that is correct. It’s a fast car. But regarding to the3p it loose 0-60 and top speed. But it’s one of the best bmw they made in my mind. It very very good
Does the i4 have some sort of autopilot or enhanced cruise control? Just out of curiosity since I'm looking around for an electric vehicle.
trust me, go with the tesla. with other cars you dont get the whole ecosystem that tesla has
Yes it does have full self driving and it's better then teslas. Per Edmunds Car reviews
We’re either of these fully charged? Otherwise they are performing significantly under the advertised 0-60 times. Maybe warm up tires or do more than one run. And also the model 3 got several changes this year.
Could it be the 0.2 sec of the roll-out which is dedictade from the 0-60 time in the official Tesla stats?
@@Rei_n1 Their times are still way off, even if they aren't factoring 1ft roll-out. A properly charged M3P does 0-60 in 3.2 to 3.3 seconds without the roll-out.
@@PerformanceRaven Should have tested with the thin driver. 😅
@@abraxastulammo9940 🤣
Always Tesla lies and exaggerates about its number.
BMW also lies, but in the very opposite way.
You could see the BMW was actually pulling on the Tesla at the end of the 2nd race. And a higher trap speed is an indicator of more power actually.
Or just a higher SOC
Yes, the I4 pulls harder at 100 mph+, but it it also will not win over the half mile distance as it is limited to 140 mph, while the Tesla reaches 155 mph.
@@larryspiller15 yes - the tesla is a beast to 150 or so unless SOC is under 90%
@@modlife I thought you aren't supposed to charge Teslas over 80% or it will damage the battery?
@@larzlarz1140 90% is the default max charge on unless you have the new LFP pack (those should stay at 100%). Charging to 95% or 100% once in a while is fine, but not good to do it daily.
How the hell did you guys get 3.63s to 60 in the Model 3 Performance?! Something is broken in that car or you are not jamming the pedal to the floor quick enough... You need to lift your leg up to get a "running start" before your foot contacts the pedal...
Wasnt chaeged probably at like 60%
I can't get over that huge bucktooth on the front. Other than that, the Bimmer has some nice features, like the interior and build quality. Still would never choose an EV other than Tesla due to the huge Supercharging advantage. Also, it's not sporty enough to wear the M badge. See the Out of Spec Review on youtube. It had a lot of trouble with abrupt stability control interference on twisty roads.
10:56 I have to go to King Soopers after work today. Thanks for reminding me. 😒
Something is wrong with the Tesla in this test. That car should do 0-60 mph in 3.25 without rollout and 3.10 with rollout. 1/4 mile should be 11.5 or faster. Mine is consistently at that those times even with the 20” UberHeavy wheels. You had a REALLY low state of charge. That isn’t a fair test. This video totally misrepresents what the Model 3 Performance is capable of.
lower than 70% state of charge?
My M3 LR with acceleration boost is under 4.
BMW interior (leather, materials & design) looks light-years better than Tesla's. I prefer the exterior of the BMW too (bonus: its nice to have interesting colors to choose from). Having a real instrument cluster and a HUD are HUGE for me. Performance seems to be a wash since the Tesla is marginally faster in 1/4 but slower trap.
Overall I'd pick proven BMW quality over slightly faster numbers.
Yeah proven Service model 🥴 car will spend more time with mechanic than with the user
@@sa34w - Tesla has a proven track record for recalls.....it's about as bad as it gets. Check for yourself. 😉
@@bobak4843 No physical recalls, just OTA updates.
Son : I like my car to look good .. and to lose - which doesn't look so good with a more expensive car : I mean, we are talking about sports/performance cars here - right ?!
Still would buy the bmw 🤷🏾♀️☺️
Hey guys ! I loved the comparison video . It gave me lots of points to consider either one of these as my next ride. But being an indian by birth , i felt bit harsh and offended by the way you trash talked indian food , its not STINKY , its flavorful. Would be great if can avoid those bashing in future. Would still be your fan anyways 😃
Couldn't agree more. The content is clear and helpful, however comments on my cultural/ethnic food used in a derogatory and negative fashion is not acceptable. I expected more from the TFL team.
I’m not Indian, but love your food and I’m sure they do, too. I also found it offensive. Now, cooking many Indian plates and literally any stewed meat from any part of the world, will stink up your house. Carrying it in a car, not so much.
100% agree. Just a flat-out gross and completely unnecessary comment.
Agree, 👎 from me just for that comment in the video, Could have avoided that
Hmmm...Tesla listing speed for Model 3 performance 0-60 is 3.1 seconds. You got 3.63 seconds, big difference.
Great video. I've had 3 BMW's so I'd pick BMW. I actually went with a M340 over a model 3. Would have loved to see a roll race
People always talk about owning multiple BMWs and that’s not a good thing. They aren’t the most quality cars out there by any means and parts cost a lot more than most other cars 😂😂 Tesla ftw in this case
@@Zer0Edits00 to each their own. If he likes BMWs, let it be. My wife has a model Y performance and I just ordered myself the exact same model 3 performance configuration add illustrated in the video.
I4 is faster as shown in the carwow drag race. The model 3 is so plan jane and dull. What an ugly car. Doesn't even have a HUD or gauge clusters. Doesn't feel like ur in something special
While legacy automakers can beat Tesla in build quality and styling, Tesla beats them hands down when it comes to efficiency, charging and drivetrain performance.
I would say that build quality is not far off, especially when you consider that entry level tesla has all of the equipment, which other car for the price has the same interior quality?
Is this a joke? The Mercedes EQS goes farther and is the most aerodynamic chassis on the market, let alone build quality fit and finish.
@@lukabosnjak3829 model 3 build quality is similar to a $20k car. So, yeah it’s not even close and realistically the bmw is about $6k more, it just has many more options.
@@Bimmer_Bill it’s a wee bit more expensive than a Model 3
I'd like to see how quick the BMW is without the track launch engaged. How many times are you going to go to the trouble (or have the car fail to engage the mode like on the video) outside of the track. If you're at a stoplight, in Mexico of course, you don't always have time to futz around with launch mode. Saying the model 3 is too common is ironic since the BMW looks like any other ICE BMW (complete with beaver tooth front end). I'd be interested in a BMW (I've had 5) once they have a bespoke EV chassis
Tesla is number one in this space and I am perplexed as to why people don't like that. I can't stand Elon but I am an MP3 owner and happy to say that they got it right with this vehicle and the charging infrastructure etc... Every other car maker is 3 years behind at best. The idea that converting from a standard car to all electric will be easier and quicker than building an electric vehicle and trying to become a real automobile supplier turned out not to be true. Getting the electrification thing down and all of the infrastructure to support it was much more difficult than building a car company. Part of the reason for this is that there are plenty of Engineers, Designers and Manufacturing experts (of cars) already... The "know how" on electric vehicles was a much steeper hill...as all of the car makers have learned and are learning. The minute people want fewer features and more speed or lower cost, Tesla only needs to rotate a knob and they are already years ahead of everybody else. When was the last time anyone saw a Ford, VW or BMW charging station?
Just imagine the future proper EV BMW 3 series with the 400kg better off Chassis, with this much better motor. Shame they could not build it in time to corner the market like tesla has. Hats off to tesla.
Just ordered the I4
It’s the bomb in refinements in comparison to the Tesla
i4 has brushed motors, lol.
@@foam27 so what?
There's a reason for that, BMW uses current excited motors. Making them more efficient in everyday situations.
I use my frunk everyday. My laptop backpack goes in there to and from work as well as groceries and to-go food. I also back into my garage so the frunk makes it easier to get items out. My only wish is that is was a stock powered frunk.
I do really like the I4, but those beaver teeth though. That has to go. The tunnel in the back seat would bug me. Exhaust ports with tiny diffusers.
Your battery charge is low for the Tesla. I get exactly 3.2s on 98% and 3.65s on 40% charge on my M3p, same year. These channels never show the SoC, idk why 🤷
Yeah Tesla needs to up their game on Quality! A girl i know got a brand new X and there was a ton wrong with it and it was brand new
Should have tried without the launch control. It clearly wasn't working properly, and don't see how it's needed with EV's having instant torque off the line.
I use the frunk all the time, it's brilliant.
I'm with the guys. I'd go BMW just to stand out from the Teslas crowding the supermarket parking spaces. But, I wouldn't turn down the Tesla if offered.
why do you need to "stand out" like a teenage girl that cannot wear the same clothes as other girl in her class
@@victor4091 Very strange reply. Do you think about teenage girls a lot?
@@AllanPorter yea idk what victor is saying. The BMW def stands out in a market where all cars basically look the same.
The minimalist interior in the Tesla helps reduce weight. The Tesla has what matters to get the performance job done.
Cheap materials reduce the weight.
Thin aluminum sheet metal in the Tesla helps reduce weight, too. Of course, those body panels tend to warp out of alignment over time and you can't close the hood with one hand without creasing the metal.
Seems like he didn’t even run the tesla in track mode. Sport and chill mode are the daily driving modes in a M3P.
The Tesla Model 3 is about 500kg lighter so the comparison is a bit unfair. I would get the BMW any day, build quality is way better and the as pointed out the interior is super nice compared to Tesla.
.7 seconds faster than my stock 2007 tralblazer ss.
Love the design on the Bmw both outside and inside!
Model 3 performance is 53k now. I4 m50 is close to 80k with all the packages to make it even comparable to m3p. The tech will still fall short. M3p also gets tax credit making it even more cheaper. You can buy almost 2 m3ps for the price of one i4 m50. No brainer!
Which one weighs more? My guess is the BMW as it seems to have a lot more equipment.
Model 3P is 4250lbs. BMW i4 is 5,000lbs.
@@lemongavine oink oink
@@lemongavine Wow!! 750 lbs more!!?? Where’s the engineering in Ultimate Driving Machine.
@@akira28shima32 yep. I believe it’s based on a gas car platform so there are a lot of compromises.
And the BMW has way more better build quality, superior insulation, and top notch materials
Given a choice, only a fool would choose the shoddy build quality of the Tesla over a BMW.
Can you review the i4 eDrive40 instead of the top tier?
I hate the barn-door styling of the BMW. It just screams, "I'm super inefficient and am going to use 50% more energy, just so I can be shaped like a barn door." And indeed, it does. 80 mpge for the BMW = .421 kWh/mile, which is more than all of the mid size electric suv's like IoniQ 5, ev6, model Y and ID.4. On the other hand, the model 3's 113 mpge is .298 kWh/mile, which is in line with the most efficient electric cars out there. Let's say your road tripping and do a 10%-80% DC fast charge that is 50kWh. In the Tesla, that will take you 168 miles. In the BMW that same charge will only go 119 miles. Choosing the Tesla is a no-brainer.
Itll take u a CLAIMED 168 mi. If its cold u get 120 MAYBE and if u drive like the M3P asks u to...itll be around 120ish. I would barely make it 80 miles on a "300miles" full charge with my wife and some beach luggage. Wed have to hit the SC as soon as we got to the beach. Its not even 100mi. 300mi my ass.
I pick the Tesla, for the brushless motors.
I cannot believe BMW chose to use BRUSHED motors, lol.
I feel like you guys bash on Tesla but the consumer is deciding who’s the best car. Y’all never point out the Tesla advantages that people care about more, CHARGING. Tesla wins in range, efficiencies and charging network. Plus throw in it’s cheaper and made in America 🇺🇸
A crappy car with a horrible build quality and ugly looking.
As of March 2022, in US, there are 1315 Tesla Supercharger locations vs as of February 2022, 7018 Public DC fast charging locations, with the number growing exponentially in the next few years. So there are over 5 times more DC fast charging locations than there are Tesla supercharging locations. So, that's not a selling feature anymore. Also, it's not cheaper if you get the TM3P with FSD and metallic paint. BMW gets the $7500 rebate plus any state rebate. Can't even compare the interior quality and fit and finish. No adaptive suspension, HUD, leather, AirPlay, etc on the Tesla.
EA is the largest charging network in use. Not Tesla super chargers. Plus BMW far better quality and charging speeds are about the same. The i4 isn't even bespoke ev platform and performance is insane for a car weighing 1000lbs than model 3. Imagine when that comes out in 2025.
@@noorghani5053 In 2025, probably a very fast Tesla.
@@haywood41 Yes, you will need more chargers for your BMW, when it only gets 80mpge.
That is quite slow, I cut a 1.84 60 and 7.41 at 95 in the 1/8th at about an 87% charge in my 2019 M3P on the street in my videos, my car is actually slower too with wider wheels and tires. Maybe the 2022s are slower with the new battery.
BMW interiors, at least in their sedans, felt too restrictive. I'd say the interior that covers fundamental aspects better, such as visibility and space, is the better design. BMW definitely is much better decorated tho. I guess it comes down to whether you prefer design or decoration
Maybe this is homage to the Twitters💯percent respect
A BYD HAN has the same kind of classy interior for $25K LESS !
I'll take the Bee Em over the Model 3 every day.
Quality interior, a proper speedo and a hatchback. Lovely.
Trap speed is higher because ET is longer. - speed increases with time for both cars to their limit
Ah, so the slower you car is. The higher the trap speed? In drag racing, on slicks, prepped surface i have experienced that.
And we could see that the tesla started ahead of the bmw
How much more would the Beemer’s dealer charge?
no extra charge， I ordered mine
I got mine too. Same MSRP
Yup got mine MSRP ordered inline when it first came for pre orders.
You just called Indian food stinky? Wow, way to sound offensive there. You could say aromatic.
Let’s focus on the cars not food.
The BMW weights 368kg more. 20% more premium feeling that is. The Tesla launch better but after that the Bimmer is faster. Well done BMW!
1. M3p is faster with 162mph - vs bmw 140mph
2. 440 Kg difference (970lbs) big difference, you will feel it around corners.......... a lot.
Like M3p with 6 extra people.
@@RemoteSpeed007 1. Top speed only has to do with the setup. BMW choose to limit the I4M50.
2. The Tesla probably is faster around a track due to the weight difference but neither of them is a track car. The I4M50 is an electrified 4 series and the premium feeling is on a different level than in a Tesla.
@@14Tommere The top speed is the top speed Period, Tesla is faster, For some people living in certain areas its important.
On the track the M3P outperforms any car in its price range. (Excluding specialized track cars).
The premium feeling is subjective, I have a MB C43 and it should be more premium and also more expensive, but to me that is not what makes the whole car experience, I prefer the M3P. In my opinion the I4 50 is just too heavy and inefficient, not great range, will take a look at the next version, that is not a gas car converted to EV. BMW was one of my favorite gas cars, not yet there in EV format, perhaps in future.
But if you like the I4 more, then u should buy it.
I would test drive both before deciding, keep in mind for the same features that the M3P comes standard (21 inch wheels, glass roof, phone chargers, technology etc), you need to spend a lot more on the BMW.
Tesla also has a great potential with FSD, if and when FSD is fully functional, any Tesla car that can run it will be more valuable, BMW does not have that option.
@@RemoteSpeed007 BMW build both pure EV cars (and several more is to come) and EV versions of the 3, 5 and 7 series will come in additional to the current 4 series so that BMW buyers can choose what they like best. To me this is just a strength. I have driven both the M3P and the M50. The Tesla is great fun but the BMW blew me away.
The I4M50 is not built for the track. Its a premium car built for the road. I do not believe that EV buyers of this segment choose their car due to top speed and lap times, I just dont.
My wife got a 2021 330e and I got a 2020 340i. We love our cars. But the I4M50 felt like on another level. I would change in a heartbeat if it was not for the long delivery time.
Here in Norway Tesla 3 is one of the most common cars on the road due to our tax system. Several Colleagues of mine drives it as a company car. The got some great features and very good charging network. But they have some quality issues and the premium feeling is not close to the BMW in my opinion. Maybe that is subjective.
Range. They are pretty close I would say. I do not know why you find the BMW not efficient. All tests I read say something else. Even if Tesla might be slightly better in that matter.
Even if the BMW is heavier (for its reasons) the Tesla model 3 performance is not faster. Yes it launch better (Teslas launch system is great) but after that the BMW is faster. From 100-225 km/h the BMW is noticeable faster.
BMW has set the top speed to 225 km/h due to capacity and safety reasons. A lot of people need more than that you say. Ok….maybe on the german autobhan but they probably buy a completely different car. My guess is that close to none choose the M3P due to the top speed.
But…. you like the Tesla better. I like the BMWbetter. So what😉 They are probably both great cars. Just different.
I just had an MYP 22 totaled. Before that was a 20M3P...The 22 was def a step up from the 20..however I am now desperately searching for an i4m50 on a lot. I need an ev asap and im NOT paying 10gs over msrp for a car I don't really want again. Byt I cant wait a year for the BMW. They need to get rhwor shit together. Put out a car u KNOW there's demand for luke a mfer and dont make nearly enough. Stop making something else that's NOT selling . Make these
How can a car channel confuse top speed and trap speed?
Roman, I know this video is 4 months old now, but there are several issues with both your review and analysis. 1) The statement "In the model 3 I only get Sport Mode." has to be the understatement of the century. There is a whole TRACK MODE in the Model 3P where where you can adjust nearly everything on the power delivery... including how much traction control to use at launch. How about trying to use that mode for once on one of these reviews? 2) These are the highest performance versions of the cars. The ONLY reason to pay the $10k+ premium for these models is the PERFORMANCE. You say "My money is on the BMW." but that's only until every soccer mom with an M3P asks you in the parking lot to a drag race... and you have to back down! You think looking like other model 3's is annoying. Wait until you hear that 10 times.🤣
Additionally, and you haven't done the track test yet, but on the same tires (and properly using Track Mode) the M3P will handily beat the BMW around a test track. You didn't touch on it much, but the BMW is a porker. Well over 2 tons in weight. In fact, I think it's pushing 5,000lbs!!! That's heavier than a Model S Plaid! Ouch!
So if you really want to spend more money on a performance BMW that will lose to an M3P in every meaningful performance category... and is 30%+ less efficient on the road, go for it. Less Model 3 P's for me to look like!
Umm. Track mode makes a difference. Also, try road tripping the BMW
Did already when mine came in recently. Was a breeze. Charges fast and I was getting 290 miles per charge even though it says on the bmw site 270. But we know BMW always underrating their cars. Its far more comfortable than my wife's Tesla too. Actually she drives the i4M50 more than me now LOL
Did you just say stinky Indian food?
You have to understand the i4 is an incredible machine for being 1000lbs heavier. Imagine the full blown m version or when bmw unveils bespoke ev platform in 2025.
I never really knew the i4 M50 was 1000 lbs heavier than the model 3 performance, 5000 lbs! but now that I know it is I'm quite far from impressed, its quite embarrasing imo. Why such a large weight discrepancy? A 200-300 lb weight difference would make sense as it is on an unoptimized frame. Initially I thought the BMW could have a far larger pack, but the battery sizes are around the same (i4 is larger by 82 kwH (M3P) to 83.9 (i4)). The BMW is about 4 inches longer but other dimensions are relatively the same though the 3 has a roomier interior classified as a midsize sedan compared to the BMW's compact designation. Where did the extra 1000 lbs go?? And that slightly larger battery pack still doesn't give it more range than the model 3, it actually has less range too!
to put this into perspective the model s plaid is a hair under 4800 lbs making it 200 lbs lighter than the i4 and the S plaid has an almost 17 kWh bigger battery than the i4 (83.9 to 99 kWh)! The plaid is also physically larger in exterior and interior sense (nearly two classifications higher as a large sedan) and to top it off has nearly twice the power and an extra motor...and despite that is still 200 lbs lighter! Thats atrocious packaging, either that or they have a frame made of lead or have some deadweight installed on the car, makes no sense! Keep in mind that the model 3 is almost 5 years without any major upgrades other than software tune-ups still beating this hot new BMW and is 1000 lbs lighter despite having largely the same specs. if they revamp the model 3 and make it lighter and add sleeved rotors giving it great top end...its game over. Because the S plaid is actually lighter than the raven counterpart, wouldn't be surprised if a revamped 3 is lighter!
@@thedumbconspirator4956 But its magical how it doesn't drive like a heavy car. Still pulls .99g cornering, is quicker than the Tesla in the 100-200kmh, and in real life range is closer to the Tesla than EPA ratings.
@@hotrod182 However the top speed doesnt match up, due to that heavy weight its limited to 225 kmh (140 mph) while model 3 would keep going to 163 mph (262 kmh), so it does have a higher top speed and quicker 0-60 and quarter mile times despite being down 70-ish hp. Again, this is almost 5 years old now, so it is aging but its still competitive. What I don't understand is why is the i4 so heavy? whats making it 1000 lbs heavier than a 5 year old electric car?? Hell as I said, the model S plaid is even lighter than the i4 despite being larger, having a bigger pack and twice the hp thanks to an extra motor...and is still 200 lbs lighter than a compact car
@@hotrod182 by 0.1sec, yes - but the 3 will then scream past it as it slows to a crawl between 200-225 and the tesla keeps climbing to 262+kph. The 3 wins in every way unless you’re only going from 100-170kph and then it’s still really on the driver.
Most ugliest car tesla I would buy bmw over tesla all day every day bcoz even the interior quality of bmw is in different level so bmw rules
Buy Tata, those are pieces of art! Unless you prefer a moped.
I would choose the classy and much better built BMW.
And yes i have driven both and the Tesla feels like cheap crispy chinese plastic and the panel gaps OMG.
The BMW is built like an engineer made a superinspection om every little detail.
Not a thing is crooked or misplaced on the BMW.
The BMW's suspension surpasses Tesla by a century and BMW's overall driving experience is superior, No question about it!