2026 Sedan Comparison
BMW 5 Series vs Tesla Model 3
BMW 5 Series
MSRP from $73,900 – $95,900
Tesla Model 3
MSRP from $42,116 – $77,616
MSRP by Trim
| Spec | BMW 5 Series | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 530i xDrive Sedan | $73,900 | $42,116 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan | $83,900 | $52,616 |
| 550e xDrive Sedan | $86,900 | $77,616 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan | $95,900 | — |
Fuel Economy (Combined L/100km)
| Spec | BMW 5 Series | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 7.9 L/100km | — L/100km |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan | — L/100km | — L/100km |
| 550e xDrive Sedan | — L/100km | — L/100km |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan | — L/100km | — L/100km |
Specifications
| Spec | BMW 5 Series | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 | Not published |
| Touchscreen (") | 14.9 | Not published |
| Speakers | 18 | 7 |
| Audio brand | Harman Kardon | Not published |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Seat Material | Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cargo (L) | 520 | Not published |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 18.4 | Not published |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,158 | Not published |
| Powertrain | Gas | EV |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Features
| Spec | BMW 5 Series | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Included | Included |
| Ambient Lighting | Included | Included |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Included | Not included |
| Backup Camera | Included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Detection | Included | Included |
| Digital Key | Included | Not included |
| Driver Seat Memory | Included | Not included |
| Engine Immobilizer | Included | Not included |
| Forward Automatic Braking | Included | Included |
| Front Parking Sensors | Included | Included |
| Front and Rear Parking Sensors | Not included | Included |
| Garage Door Opener | Included | Not included |
| Heads-up Display | Included | Not included |
| Heated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Rear Seats | Included | Not included |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Included | Not included |
| Highway/Traffic Jam Assist | Included | Not included |
| Lane Assist | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Paddle Shifters | Included | Not included |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not included | Included |
| Power Driver Seat | Included | Not included |
| Power Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Power Lumbar Support | Included | Not included |
| Power Sunshade | Included | Not included |
| Premium Audio System | Included | Not included |
| Push-Button Start | Included | Not included |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Included | Not included |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Included | Included |
| Remote Start | Included | Included |
| Road Sign Assist | Included | Not included |
| Sunroof | Included | Not included |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Included | Not included |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Wireless Charger | Included | Not included |
Detailed Comparison
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