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Side-by-side verified model comparison
Tesla Model Y vs BMW X3
A verified side-by-side comparison of Tesla Model Y and BMW X3, using generation-level specs, official EPA records and NHTSA safety data where available.
At a glance
| Metric | Tesla Model Y | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2020 - present | 2003 - present |
| Verified generations | 1 | 2 |
| Peak power | 514 hp | 382 hp |
| Best EPA combined | — | 25 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | NR |
| Open recalls (2020/2024) | 24 | 3 |
| Latest dimensions | 4751 × 1921 × 1624 mm | 4708 × 1891 × 1676 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1961 kg (4323 lbs) | 1958 kg (4317 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid |
If power matters most
Tesla Model Y with a verified peak of 514 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 YModel Y RWD | BMW X3X3 III (G01) xDrive30i 2.0L Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Single motor | I4 |
| Displacement | — | 2.0L (1998 cc) |
| Aspiration | Electric | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.6 s | 6.0 s |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | — | 21.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | — | 28.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | — | 24.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 455 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 60.0 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | — |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4751 mm | 4708 mm |
| Width | 1921 mm | 1891 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2864 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1909 kg | 1860 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 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 has more horsepower, the Model Y or the X3?
Tesla Model Y reaches the higher verified peak at 514 hp, compared with 382 hp for the BMW X3.
Which is safer: Model Y or X3?
Tesla Model Y has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; BMW X3 has not rated. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
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.