2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i vs 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Tesla Model 3, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 235,000Tesla Model 3: AED 235,990BMW 3 Series Sedan is AED 990 cheaper.
- PowerBMW 3 Series Sedan: 258 hpTesla Model 3: 473 hpTesla Model 3 makes 215 hp more.
- TorqueBMW 3 Series Sedan: 400 NmTesla Model 3: 660 NmTesla Model 3 makes 260 Nm more.
- LengthBMW 3 Series Sedan: 4713 mmTesla Model 3: 4690 mmBMW 3 Series Sedan is 23 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW 3 Series Sedan: 5 SeaterTesla Model 3: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW 3 Series Sedan: 480 LTesla Model 3: 425 LBMW 3 Series Sedan carries 55 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW 3 Series Sedan or Tesla Model 3?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BMW 3 Series Sedan is AED 990 cheaper. Tesla Model 3 makes 215 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.
BMW
3 Series Sedan 330i
AED 235,000*
Tesla
Model 3 Performance (AWD)
AED 235,990*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
258
400
Petrol
-
-
473
660
Electric
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
-
Displacement (cc)
2000
-
Power (hp)
258
473
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
660
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
59
15.4
-
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
59
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
15.4
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5.8
250
3.4
261
0 to 100 (s)
5.8
3.4
Top Speed (km/h)
250
261
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Twin Motor
82 kWh
-
-
547
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
Twin Motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
82 kWh
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
547
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4713
1827
1442
2851
1600
225/50 R17
225/50 R17
480
-
4
4690
1850
1440
2880
-
-
-
425
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4713
4690
Width (mm)
1827
1850
Height (mm)
1442
1440
Wheelbase (mm)
2851
2880
Weight (kg)
1600
-
Front Tyres
225/50 R17
-
Rear Tyres
225/50 R17
-
Cargo Space (L)
480
425
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
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