If fuel cost matters most
Tesla Model X with up to 102 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Tesla Model X vs BMW X3
Tesla Model X and BMW X3 answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Model X is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the Model X reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Tesla Model X | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2015 - present | 2003 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 1020 hp | 382 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 102 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | NR |
| Open recalls (2021/2024) | 24 | 3 |
| Latest dimensions | 5057 × 1999 × 1684 mm | 4708 × 1891 × 1676 mm |
| Average curb weight | 2403 kg (5298 lbs) | 1958 kg (4317 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid |
If power matters most
Tesla Model X with a verified peak of 1020 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Tesla Model XModel X (Palladium Refresh) Dual Motor Long Range AWD | BMW X3X3 III (G01) xDrive30i 2.0L Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Electric | I4 |
| Displacement | — | 2.0L (1998 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 755 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 3.8 s | 6.0 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 107.0 MPG | 21.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 97.0 MPG | 28.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 102.0 MPG | 24.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 539 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100.0 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | — |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 5057 mm | 4708 mm |
| Width | 1999 mm | 1891 mm |
| Height | 1684 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2965 mm | 2864 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2350 kg | 1860 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 5 / 7 | 5 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Model X or the X3?
Tesla Model X wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 102 MPG, versus 25 MPG for the BMW X3.
Which has more horsepower, the Model X or the X3?
Tesla Model X reaches the higher verified peak at 1020 hp, compared with 382 hp for the BMW X3.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.