On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 15% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 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.
444 €per year
14,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.96 € per 100 km · 2 218 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | i5 | Model 3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 329 € | 429 € | 99 € · i5 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 387 € | 444 € | 57 € · i5 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 458 € | 457 € | Nearly level |
Cumulative saving for the i5 xDrive40
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 15% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
BMW i5 xDrive40 offers more range: 486 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 BMW i5 xDrive40 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.