BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD vs Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
![]() BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | ![]() Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Not Available |
BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Not Available |
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Overview | |
Years produced1994-1995 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$59,450 | MSRP |
Average price$22,641 | Average price$32,651 |
Listings0 | Listings3 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City22 | MPG City |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name450 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity75 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City120 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway112 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3803 lbs | Curb Weight3814 lbs |
Height55.6 in | Height56.4 in |
Length185.8 in | Length184.8 in |
Width68.9 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase108.7 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload987 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
![]() BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | ![]() Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Not Available |
BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Not Available |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-1995 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $59,450 | |
Average price | $22,641 | $32,651 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 450 hp Electric | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 75 kWh | |
MPG City | 120 | |
MPG Highway | 112 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 3803 lbs | 3814 lbs |
Height | 55.6 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 987 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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