Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dvsTesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11)

730d

265 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

Tesla Model 3

P50 50 kWh

261 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)730dTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
265hp198kW
261hp195kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
1,592km989mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
5,098mm201in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
515L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
-
CO2 emissions
129g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)730dTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d has 4 hp more than Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
1,610 kg
3,549 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3P50 50 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
BMW7 Series (G11)730d6.1 s
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh5.8 s

Although BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d has more power, Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
5.8 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
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)730dTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
265 hp
198 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,592 km
989 mi
-
CO2 score
129 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (G11) 730d
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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