2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance (AWD) vs 2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
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 235,990BMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 235,000BMW 3 Series Sedan is AED 990 cheaper.
- PowerTesla Model 3: 473 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan: 258 hpTesla Model 3 makes 215 hp more.
- TorqueTesla Model 3: 660 NmBMW 3 Series Sedan: 400 NmTesla Model 3 makes 260 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: 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.
Tesla
Model 3 Performance (AWD)
AED 235,990*
BMW
3 Series Sedan 330i
AED 235,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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473
660
Electric
4.0
2000
258
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4.0
Displacement (cc)
-
2000
Power (hp)
473
258
Peak Torque (Nm)
660
400
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
1-speed
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)
3.4
261
5.8
250
0 to 100 (s)
3.4
5.8
Top Speed (km/h)
261
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Twin Motor
82 kWh
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-
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)
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4
4690
1850
1440
2880
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-
-
425
-
4
4713
1827
1442
2851
1600
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)
-
1600
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
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