On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 540i 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.
521 €per year
17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.47 € per 100 km · 2 602 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | Model 3 | 540i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 511 € | 2,899 € | 2,387 € · Model 3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 521 € | 2,537 € | 2,017 € · Model 3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 548 € | 2,254 € | 1,705 € · 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 80% cheaper than the BMW 540i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is 547 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
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.