8.8
2024 Tesla Model 3 review
The new Model 3's improvement in ride comfort alone is simply game-changing compared with the nausea-inducing suspension of its predecessor.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 BMW 3 Series Comparison
Tesla Model 3
BMW 3 Series
2022 Tesla
Model 3
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2024 BMW
3 Series
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Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the BMW 3 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
40L - 59L
100 to 472 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Overhauled ride is a game changer
- Luxury-class seats with ultra-quiet cabin
- Fun to drive with host of chassis upgrades
Misses
- No Apple CarPlay could be a dealbreaker
- Real-world range to be challenged
- There are cheaper rivals emerging
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
Misses
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 190kW - 335kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 638Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.2 - 11 | |
