In 2021, the Tesla Model 3 gained more than 150,000 new owners in China. If it weren't for the limited capacity, this figure would have been even more staggering. Although Hongguang MINI EV ranks first in the domestic new energy sales list with an annual sales volume of nearly 400,000 vehicles, the price gap between the two is too large, and it is not the same level of models. So, is there a model that can really challenge the Tesla Model 3's status?
The BMW i3, which went on sale at the end of March, had high hopes. And many coin buyers are also very curious, in the end Tesla Model 3 and BMW i3 these two cars should choose who? That being the case, Brother Reel compares the BMW i3 (2022 eDrive 35 L) priced at 349,900 yuan with the Tesla Model 3 (2022 Performance all-wheel drive version) priced at 367,900 yuan to see who is more suitable.
Fast is not the only criterion, but the feeling of pushing back is intuitive
Due to the characteristics of electric vehicles, it is easy to refresh the acceleration boundary of fuel vehicles, so more and more electric models have very bright acceleration results. Although for most people, pushing back is not necessary, but the two cars of 100 km acceleration results together in front of the eyes, this gap is difficult to ignore.
Thanks to the dual motor, the Tesla Model 3 (2022 Performance High-Performance All-Wheel Drive Version) accelerates from 100 kilometers to 100 seconds in only 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 261 kilometers per hour. The BMW i3 (2022 eDrive 35 L) accelerates from 6.2 seconds to 100 kilometers. In addition, the bmw i3 has a total electric motor power of 210kW and a total torque of 400N·m; the tesla Model 3 has a total electric motor power of 357kW and a peak torque of 659N·m. Even if bmw i3 focuses on sports, I am afraid it will be temporarily well-behaved in front of this data.
Of course, fast is not the only criterion, and driving pleasure is also key. The BMW i3 has a 44mm lower center of gravity than the 3 Series, a wider front and rear track, and is equipped with a DSC dynamic stabilization system including the ARB anti-slip stabilization control single. In addition, the BMW i3 has also strengthened and exclusively tuned the chassis, and its front and rear suspensions are equipped with HRS hydraulic rebound shock absorption technology, and the rear axle is equipped with adaptive air suspension for the first time. Although the BMW i3 has not yet been test-driven, based on BMW's tuning power and the positioning of the i3 luxury pure electric medium-sized sports car, the expectation value of the BMW i3 is still full.
Of course, the Tesla Model 3 is not weak. The use of front and rear motors can help model 3 vehicle center of gravity distribution more evenly. Tesla's self-developed body dynamic control system, Brambo brake calipers, Pirelli's high-performance low-roll-out tires, and sporty vehicle suspension also make the Model 3's driving performance very good.
A more in-depth and detailed test drive experience, Brother Reel will share it with you as soon as possible after getting the real car. Only for now, if you have requirements for speed and push back feeling, then the winner is undoubtedly the Tesla Model 3.
With a range of nearly 700 kilometers, the Tesla Model 3 won again
Recently, some models have claimed that the pure electric endurance has exceeded 1,000 kilometers, but among the mass production models that have been listed so far, the mainstream cruising range is still about 500 or 600 kilometers. Long battery life means that the anxiety of using the car will be alleviated, the number of charging will be reduced accordingly, and the convenience of using the car will be improved. On the one hand, the longer the mileage, the better.
According to the data released by the two models, this seems to be the strength of tesla model 3. The BMW i3 is equipped with a 70kWh high-nickel ternary lithium battery pack, while the Tesla Model 3 (2022 Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version) is equipped with a 78.4kWh ternary lithium battery pack.
Also the CLTC pure electric endurance standard, the Tesla Model 3 (2022 Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version) has a CLTC pure electric range of 675 kilometers, while the BMW i3 (2022 eDrive 35 L) CLTC pure electric mileage is 526 kilometers. The difference in range of more than 100 kilometers may make consumers more inclined to the Tesla Model 3.
Smart driver assistance configurations are comparable
Autopilot auto-assisted driving has always been a proud R&D achievement of Tesla, which enables vehicles to automatically assist steering, acceleration and braking in the driving lane based on other vehicles and pedestrians. The BMW i3 can be equipped with an optional automatic driving assistance system Pro, including forward collision warning, emergency brake assist, lane correction function collision prevention system, lane change assist and traffic congestion assist active cruise control system. At the same time, the BMW i3 also provides an automatic parking assistance system Plus, which can realize the 50-meter track reversing function.
In addition, in the context of the difference in price of nearly 20,000 yuan between the two, the difference in related configurations is not large, basically all of them are matched.
For example, in contrast, the BMW i3 lacks parallel assist functions, lane keeping assistance system, and full-speed adaptive cruise, but the owner can upgrade the 360-degree panoramic image by adding 8600 yuan, and spend 5900 yuan to upgrade from constant speed cruise to full-speed adaptive cruise. In addition, it can also increase 8600 yuan and add automatic parking entry function. What the Tesla Model 3 lacks is a fatigue driving reminder function. Since the price difference is placed here, the configuration functions of the two cars can be upgraded through optional equipment in order to make the intelligent driving configuration more abundant.
As for the exterior and interior style, it is a matter of opinion. The interior of Tesla Model 3 has long been complained about "minimalist style", and bmw i3 is the first bmw brilliance model to adopt the new BMW iDrive operating system 8.0, one-piece floating curved screen, 14.9-inch touch screen + 12.3-inch digital dashboard, while maintaining a sense of luxury at the same time also has a good sense of technology. If you want to choose a model with both style and style, then the BMW i3 or more in line with the eye rim.
Since Tesla Model 3 landed in the Chinese market, it has entered no man's land. Whether it is a pure electric car launched by a new car-making force or a traditional joint venture or luxury brand, in the same level of models, in terms of product strength and brand power, none of the models can confront it head-on. The arrival of the BMW i3 may be able to reverse this situation. After all, with BMW's dominance in the era of fuel vehicles, the transformation of electrification is also a deep accumulation of technology.