Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0vsTesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2020
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Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
450hp336kW
441hp329kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
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Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,726kg3,805lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
38.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
34.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
-
Length
4,671mm184in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
-
CO2 emissions
204g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 has 9 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: 9 hp (7 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
1,726 kg
3,805 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.04.2 s
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW
4.6 s
233 km/h
145 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
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
450 hp
336 kW
441 hp
329 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,726 kg
3,805 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
682 km
424 mi
-
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 M3 (F80) Competition 3.0
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 191 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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