Great review. I have a i4 M50 on order with delivery in the spring '22 in Texas. Been waiting since June last year when I placed my reservation.

Can’s speak for these two cars, but after driving in a Model X I had a headache from the road noise and how loud and low quality the cabin is….Then I drove 200 miles in a BMW iX…and OMG…thing is sooo well built. Sooo quiet inside…such level of isolation from road outside - incredible!

You have a great channel and a great voice.👍

Comparing something without having it!! A perfect review!!! Good job!!!

Great video! I was considering both cars and at the beginning all specs (and yt videos) told me to go with the model 3. So the i4 started as the underdog in my comparison (platform shared with ICE, Tesla being futuristic high-tec, the large kidney discussion, no frunk), but after driving both cars for some days, all of this became less and less important. I was so convinced that I’ll end up ordering the awesome model 3, but at the end the i4 turned out to be my perfect match. To testdrive cars is key for decision making.

I'm totally biased towards the BMW but I must say Teslas efficiency is just incredible and I wouldn't say no to their charging network, but I ended up choosing the Beemer over Tesla 3 and Polestar2 which also is a very nice car and fun car to drive. None of the cars is bad just choose the one you like, and remember they all play a part in making the next car better due to the competition. So enjoy your car and dont enable any autopilot stuff, drive it yourself and enjoy life.

Thanks for a great review! I have read a few comparison reviews but none of them talks about drivability, handling, comfort etc. Can you touch on that? I have an i4 on order. Can't wait. Owned a BMW previously and loved it. To me, BMW is like part of a very unique culture whereas Tesla has become computer-like - there are too many of them on the road.

After driving the Tesla LR for one year I couldn´t become familiar with and sold it. Now i´m waiting for my I4 edrive40.

Great video. I am considering in between Model 3 performance or i4. I like the interior of BMw, not a fan of just an Ipad in Tesla. Will see what I go with next week after driving both of them

Thanks for the review. I do wish you had included a driving test. As a current i4 edrive40 owner and former Model 3 Long range owner I have noticed substantial differences in ride quality. The Model 3 has a harsh suspension and you can hear road and wind noise at high speeds. the I4 has that smooth quality suspension and a very quiet cabin. I will say the sound system in the Model 3 is superior to either sound system available in the i4.

I am a M3P owner and was recently test driving the M50 and no matter how big the price difference, I would choose it over my Tesla anytime.

The Tesla on paper is a better car by numbers but it didn’t stop me for putting in an order last September. I take delivery of my brand new high spec BMW i4 eDrive 40 next month. In the end it comes down to one’s personal choice just like TVs. Is Samsung better than Sony?. I test drove a Tesla, great car but I absolutely hated the minimalist interior and that matters if one is paying £50,000 for a premium car.

Absolutely right, if you're having a hard time deciding between these two, life is good.

I have placed an order for the M50. Although I can still cancel there are some aspects that the video does not cover, which after testing both might end up being the reasons for keeping the BMW. M50 has more equipment that you cant get in the m3p, such as heads up display with augmented reality (it warns me when speeding. These cars are so fast i actually appreciated that). The M50 is much quieter and comfortable and has adaptive dampers so you can choose between Comfort and fun. It has automatic retractable towbar while the performance does not have one. It has cooled seats and separate climate zone in the back. Sun roof that can be opened which i like. You can install aftermarket kick sensor for the lift gate on the Tesla but the BMW comes with that and the hatch back is much more practical to get to your luggage. Also Even if the BMW does not have a frunk the boot is 475 litres which i believe is AS much as the frunk and trunk combined in the Tesla . I really liked the m3p however i got a stretch after only driving for a few hours , the BMW has more support / adjustments in its seats. Yes also those lights 😍 laserlights for the win! In the Tesla i was allways afraid of blinding oncoming traffic, not in the bmw

I love BMW. I had 7 in a row..! But the cost of a well spec’d BMW i4 M50 with the higher APR and lower GFV, I went Model 3 Long Range. Great car, acceleration boost means it’s rapid.

Already ordered the BMW i4-40. Delivery is foreseen for May.

Thanks for a great review. I have 2 EVs. One is a Tesla. On day to day driving both are great but I am going on a long journey in 2 weeks. Which car am I going in? The Tesla of course. Tesla Supercharging makes it a no brainer.

Have had my i4 M50 on order since June. Can't wait. Its over $75k, but I think its worth every penny over an all to common, bland, Model 3.

Thank you for being one of the first reviewers to talk about the fact the the Germans have conservative 0-60 times, and the M3P uses a rollout in their runs. So there is nowhere close to the Tesla being .70 secs quicker 0-60. In fact, as stated in this review, they are closer than you think 0-60, with the BMW pulling noticeably harder 60-130mph.

I’m torn between the Tesla Mod Y and the Beemer i4 M50. Got a Y on order, but have been a BMW bug for many years, cars and cycles.

Time will tell for the battery replacement costs and how often..

Off-topic question: Is the Cupra Born available in IRL? IMO it's the ID.3 ...in GOOD (but the annoying touch buttons!) ;-)

Great video, love both but Tesla super chargers make it the winner for me.

I’m biased. I’ve owned a model 3 since june 2019. Great car.

BMW having the traction mode is always more fun to drive. With that said how does the Tesla handle in corners compared with the BMW?

After doing test drive with Tesla And BMW you will see how much the build quality is on BMW side.

Just traded my model 3 performance in for this got tired of the minimalistic dull interior and this looks far more sleek and aggresive. Someone said my m3p looked like an egg and that hit me hard 💀 Also the noise isolation in bmw is insane. I NEVER knew it could be that good being in my tesla was like being out in the wind at high speeds. Also tesla said the model 3 performace was 3.1 sec but I guess that's with rollout the best I ever got was 3.3 at 100% charge usually I got around 3.5 . The i4 keeps its power and I've gotten a 3.4 consistently. Once it gets up and moving tho it's 💯 faster then the model 3 it just keeps pushing harder n harder. The driving dynamics and feedback feels so much nicer. Just running ur hands down the steering wheel and fabric u can tell its superior quality. Love the car. I got mine all black with the M sport package

8:15 AFAIK the Model 3 (Long Range and Performance) can charge up to 250 kW

100 percent prefer the Telsa, the interior is streets ahead with the big screen and glass roof, it's still the benchmark for electric cars

You missed auto steering/lane keeping assistance feature. That mostly goes to Tesla and can be a major buying factor.

For me its a no-brainer model 3 is the better car. I traded in my m3 for a model 3 performance and test drive an i4. Not going back to the BMW. Tesla's quality isn't quite on the level, but other than quality its better than the BMW in just about every way as a daily. The tech to me is leagues ahead especially with OTA updates and tuning simply through an update. The infotainment is far more refined and friendlier and to me the model 3 is more upbeat and fun than the BMW. It feels more planted and the acceleration is more gut-punch-ey. I specced mine with the FSD option and in regular city streets it does alright. Apple carplay and android auto arent available and even if they were I wouldn't use them. Unlike the BMW where I used to keep my phone with me and use it quite a bit when parked. I almost never use my phone in my model 3, even when parked! I instead would rather use the arcade/toybox system. I think other than quality tesla does everything else right!

Roll out for Tesla is only for quarter-mile time, not 0-62. Tesla wins in ALL areas, perhaps except for the interior design, if that's how you like it. Faster, further, better storage, flexible, tech, games, autopilot (enhance cruise with lane-centering of at least 90 mph, personally tested), web browsers, interior volume, remote access and control via the smart phone app, multiple user profiles including driving profile, remote start from half a world away, dog mode, camp mode, one paddle driving, 4x dash cam, 4x security cam, expansive glass roof, cargo-carrying volume... want more? LOL. seriously the day of liking the badge is gone. The best bang for the money is Tesla.

Losing out option Supercharger, which is only used a few times a year, will be a big miss. Luxury of BMW i4 inside clearly nicer.

As with other reviews comparing the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3, what has become clear is that such a comparison is actually quite difficult for all except the M50 vs Performance, where the speed & acceleration numbers are very similar. What differs in this specific case is the ability for M50 buyers to choose not to have all the driver aids, 'toys' and other tech that come as standard on the Model 3 Performance, but overall performance remains similar. If they *do* choose to spec an M50 to a similar standard as the Model 3 Performance, it then becomes a much more expensive vehicle. I'm due to test drive an M50 next week - fully loaded in the UK, that's a £75k car, vs £60k for the Model 3 Performance. For an extra £15k (~25%), I would expect the BMW to be considerably better than the Tesla, which it may prove to be in terms of driving comfort, build quality, etc. Comparing the eDrive40 vs Model 3 is more difficult because of the significant difference in performance vs the Model Long Range (LR). Having looked at the BMW configurator in the UK, speccing an eDrive40 to be similar to the Model 3 LR results in the eDrive40 costing about £63k, again about 25% more than a 'standard' Model 3 LR (£50k). Sure, you don't *have* to choose all the 'toys' on the BMW, but that's a big difference in price, especially when the lower performance is also accounted for. For those that really aren't worried about performance, that brings the basic Model 3 (formerly known as Standard Range+) into the picture, which in the UK is £43k. The spec is very similar to the Model 3 LR, apart from the range & acceleration (305mi vs 374mi WLTP, and 5.8s vs 4.2s to 60mph, respectively). The cheapest eDrive40 is £51.9k, but that's "poverty spec" - to match the standard kit on a Tesla Model 3 will cost about £63k, some £20k (~46%) more than a Model 3. All of which to say, the comment in the video (at 11:45) that "...these cars largely match up on price" is definitely NOT true in the UK, at least not when the specs are 'matched' (as closely as possible). The price difference will undoubtedly sway some buyers towards the Model 3, but there will undoubtedly be many that choose a BMW for all the real and perceived differences highlighted. However, that choice likely comes with an increased price tag that this video (and others) don't really make as clear as they might. Always happy to help...!

BMW may in many aspects be considered a more lux brand than tesla in these price ranges, but i cant help but feel that when tesla does it right (as in if u end up with a non faulty car) then theres more bang for ur buck here. More affordable, longveity, makes more sense to go for one. But if i had the money id ofc strongly consider a diff brand, deff more rare to see an i4.

January 2022 prices. BMW i4 = $55,400 Performance $65,900 Tesla M3 = $43,990 Long Range $49,990 Performance $57,990

Great review but please keep in mind a point you didn't differentiate on. Tesla loosely calls their cars AWD. In fact the front wheels are only driven when the rear wheels lose traction. In a benign climatic environment as with the UK, the front motors wouldn't be engaged for most of the time - may be drifting around roundabouts. The BMW has PM motors front and back so drives them 100% of the time. Essentially, the review is comparing a RWD car with a AWD one. Please see the Tesla Bjorn videos where the diagnostic scan tool panel is being shown and look for parameters F power and R power. If they are zero, then no power is being applied to the motor... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7aoeZCazZyVgWw.html The front wheels are also driven during a launch for a few seconds and when speeds exceed 165kmph - though it would probably need special cooling as the front more is of type induction and would heat up very quickly as 10-15% of the inputted power transfers to heat and not towards moving the car. Power is also applied to the front motors during pre-conditioning, and the heat generated is used to warm the batteries prior to supercharging.

BMW i4 M50 😍 WHAT A CAR!!!!!

No one talks about what its like owning these vehicles. Maintenance costs? Reliability?

I wouldn't call a Model 3 a luxury car except for the price. Options are very limited in comparison to traditional luxury brands. Minimalist does not define luxury. I can get leather on a Camry. The i4 in contrast you can get in any color, Different color seats and material. Upgrade the sound system. Upgrade the suspension.Upgrade the lights. Sure some of these cost more money, but many of the options in the Model 3 cost more more money. ($1000 more for white seats! Really?!)

I like the i4’s look but I will probably go for Tesla for the (semi) full self drive and summon feature.

both great cars, great effort from bmw saving money and just using ice platform, but for me its tesla model 3 wins and that i would buy, many advantages over bmw.

Love Tesla but I'm a bit of a BMW fan. Contrary to many I really like the front end of the BMW.

I will go for BMW edrive 35 for city commute.

I have a BMW K1600 motorcycle that is freaky fast, and a Tesla model 3 that is just as unbelievably fast - a 6000 lb car as fast as a motorcycle.

I can get an AWD Model 3 long range for ~$2K USD (corrected by adding tax credit) less than a similarly equipment 2WD i4. Not sure I would pay so much more for an ICE converted EV. Maybe they are priced closer together in Europe.

BMW will get a rebate in the U.S

Your voice keeps morphing into Tony Blackburn. Push through and you might hit Alan Partridge.

Ii have both for a while now. my experience is BMW electronics overall just lacks intuitive convenience. Clumsy programming. They need to get serious about convenience and ease. They lack the motivation in this area, and suck in the past.

I had 2021 tesla model 3 sr and now I have 2022 bmw i4 m sport. Bmw has better range due to better battery regen.

BMW if only because I want a dash panel in front of me

BMW i4 eDrive for me

The hatchback wins every time. 😊

Fair comparison but you skipped build quality, headlights and technology features like phone screen mirroring called Apple Car Play and Android Auto. It’s more than your music that’s jilted by Tesla. Seamless phone commands by one button press: “Navigate me to home (or any other destination) via Waze.” Before you get buckled up the map is waiting for you with fastest route through ever changing traffic with the help of other user added notices all at no cost. Yes your phone listens better than many vehicles so to ditch phone integration is no small cold shoulder. Having text read to you and dictating a reply while your phone is stowed and charging is the only legitimate way to stay responsive to and responsible with the safety of others. The adaptive headlights are arguably better and I already incensed wrath by mentioning build quality. #cheers

I would go for the Tesla Model 3, no reason to drag around another 400 kg in the corners. BMW will get there but they are still 10-15% behind on all the EV metrics. The BMW might be better on some of the old stuff, but hey its 2022, I would go for technology over real leather etc...

Tesla max charging is 250kw not 210kw as you reported. I know so many number but Jesus get it right, this is your job.

Model 3 numbers are different… Model 3 dual motor 0 - 60 is 4.2 sec Model 3 performance 0 - 60 is 3.1 sec Sauce Tesla website…

So when will BMW catch up ???

an 2022 electric car should not have a gear shifter handle

No mention of handling? Typical for EVs I guess.

I go for a Tesla Tesla Tesla Tesla please

M50 all day long

BMW Ad

I need a tesla please

Hard decision 🤔

Tesla is great but so cheaply made. My m3 is falling apart inside and the paint is chipping away outside I4 is very well built but lacks in other areas. I think for the price you pay for these cars Tesla quality is not up to par

Useless review. The specifications we can look up ourselves. What is important is the not so obvious things... for example suspension quality, noise on the highway. Both of which the BMW is far superior on. It also has a HUD option, which is severely lacking op the Tesla.

Tesla is like Instagram or Snapchat and BMW is like Facebook. No right or wrong lol.

That bmw is horrific looking with the grill 🤢🤮 Jesus, who signed off on that 😂

Bmw M50 all the way far prettier and of course German engineering ...Tesla for economics

BMW forever💯💯💯❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

i4 is faster but the model 3 is better tech

Tesla all the way. Getting my Tesla M3P in a couple months. BMW’s ev doesn’t look stream lined or innovative. It looks like a copy pasted bmw with a battery pack instead of a gasoline engine. Tesla also spends nothing on advertising so all that money goes into R&D where everyone else is just trying to keep up.

had a tesla model S.,. the worst quality car i ever had..its like a Kia from the 90s..

BMW I4 with it's monkey butt grill, is stuck in the past. That badge means nothing now except to old timers desperate to cling to the past.

Do these even compete against each other?? A BMW is a luxury car. The new Hyundai and Kia EVs compete more appropriately with a Tesla. If you can't afford the BMW by all means buy what you can afford, but if you can I don't even see how you'd choose the HyunKia's or Tesla. Whenever the M3P is compared its fans always say "its faster to 60" as if that's the only criteria by which anyone judges a car. In any event its like .2 seconds difference, any human who says they can notice that difference is a liar. Totally absurd. Buy the BMW and forget about the rest, are you kidding me?

Iodmmd

I disagree with tesla being superior technologically. Like China described then as quote " They are just cooks, we are the chef"

Bmw

No very helpful at all.

Tesla go home 😂

Meh...when I think of Tesla I think of a nerd that got bullied in High School, went to Uni, got an engineering job and now is at the High School reunion showing off and trying to convince other people that he is cool. The BMW makes you feel like a man. They are both cars, they cost very similar...but they are not the same.

Give me a Tesla crap box and I would burn it.

If everything else was equal like build quality, reliability and overall comfort then Tesla’s charging infrastructure would be the clear winner but sadly all the above are far superior on the i4 so that’s the reason I have the i4 on order and not the Model 3.