Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dvsTesla Model 3 55 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Tesla Model 3

55 kWh

204 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dTeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
-
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
-
Length
4,709mm185in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,573mm62in
-
Rear track
1,587mm62in
-
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
-
CO2 emissions
125g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dTeslaModel 355 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
23.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and Tesla Model 3 55 kWh: 14 hp (10 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
TeslaModel 355 kWh
1,685 kg
3,715 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
233 km/h
145 mph
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.9 s
TeslaModel 355 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 55 kWh and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel 355 kWh
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dTeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
6.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
-
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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