2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs 2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Tesla Model 3 vs BMW 3 Series Sedan, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceTesla Model 3: AED 184,990BMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 185,000Tesla Model 3 is AED 10 cheaper.
- PowerTesla Model 3: 283 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan: 184 hpTesla Model 3 makes 99 hp more.
- TorqueTesla Model 3: 420 NmBMW 3 Series Sedan: 300 NmTesla Model 3 makes 120 Nm more.
- LengthTesla Model 3: 4690 mmBMW 3 Series Sedan: 4713 mmBMW 3 Series Sedan is 23 mm longer.
- SeatingTesla Model 3: 5 SeaterBMW 3 Series Sedan: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceTesla Model 3: 425 LBMW 3 Series Sedan: 480 LBMW 3 Series Sedan carries 55 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Tesla Model 3 or BMW 3 Series Sedan?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Tesla Model 3 is AED 10 cheaper. Tesla Model 3 makes 99 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Tesla
Model 3 Standard Range Plus
AED 184,990*
BMW
3 Series Sedan 320i
AED 185,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
283
420
Electric
4.0
2000
184
300
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4.0
Displacement (cc)
-
2000
Power (hp)
283
184
Peak Torque (Nm)
420
300
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Rear Wheel Drive
CVT
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
59
15.4
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
59
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
15.4
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5.6
225
7.4
235
0 to 100 (s)
5.6
7.4
Top Speed (km/h)
225
235
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Single Motor
62 kWh
-
4 years or 80400 km*
491
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-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Single Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
62 kWh
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
4 years or 80400 km*
-
Range (km)
491
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
4690
1850
1440
2880
-
-
-
425
-
4
4713
1827
1442
2851
1590
225/50 R17
225/50 R17
480
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4690
4713
Width (mm)
1850
1827
Height (mm)
1440
1442
Wheelbase (mm)
2880
2851
Weight (kg)
-
1590
Front Tyres
-
225/50 R17
Rear Tyres
-
225/50 R17
Cargo Space (L)
425
480
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
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Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist