On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is about 30% cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
444 €per year
14,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 2,96 € per 100 km · 2 218 kWh per year
Cheaper to runAnnual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
| Profile | Split | i4 | Model 3 | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 523 € | 429 € | 95 € | Model 3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 615 € | 444 € | 171 € | Model 3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 727 € | 457 € | 270 € | Model 3 |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is about 30% cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
BMW i4 M50 xDrive offers more range: 510 km vs 409 km for Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.