Tesla Model Y 2020 vs BMW X3 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Tesla Model Y also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 - 534 HP | 184 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 300 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 - 5 seconds | 4.9 - 8.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 167 mm (6.6 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
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Tesla Model Y is larger, but lower. Tesla Model Y is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model Y is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 363 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2158 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Tesla Model Y has 187 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the Tesla Model Y uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model Y (by 558 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model Y is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`405 | ~ 2`511 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 41 600 | |
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