On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 15% cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
615 €per year
20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.10 € per 100 km · 3 073 kWh per year
515 €per year
17,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.43 € per 100 km · 2 574 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | i4 | Model 3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 523 € | 500 € | 23 € · Model 3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 615 € | 515 € | 100 € · Model 3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 727 € | 542 € | 185 € · Model 3 |
Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Performance
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 15% cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Tesla Model 3 Performance offers more range: 530 km vs 510 km for BMW i4 M50 xDrive (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.