Which Drives Better? 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 VS 2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range. Part 1
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- In this video, I am comparing 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 against Tesla Model 3 Standard Range to determine which is the right car for you to buy. Also which one is more emotionally satisfying to have.
Watch My Tesla Model 3 videos here:
• 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD... -- Tesla Model 3 RWD Level Above
• 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD... - Tesla Model 3 RWD on Twisty Roads
4 months now with my 35. Couldn’t be happier. Fit and finish is typical of BMW= the best. Range and performance are more than enough for me. Plus, it’s a beautiful car. Not a spaceship on wheels.
Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear you like your i4
100%. How are people comparing these hahha
I drove 140 km/h (87 mph) with the TM3 for a short while, and it sounded like a haunted castle with all the wind noise. It also looks like a turtle on wheels. Getting the i4 was an easy decision. Biggest handling problem is the large turning radius, and ground clearance is on the low side at 12,5 cm.
I like your explanation. Turtle on the wheels :) I haven't driven TM3 at high speeds, can't comment much on that. On the twisty roads Model 3 felt more solid due to better weight management and a feel of that low center of gravity. i4 felt capable, but heavy and kind of lazy. I think i4 M50i would do a better job. I am going soon to our local BMW Ultimate Drive Experience to try out i4 M50 on the crosstrek. i4 certainly stands out as a better build car with much better materials. I just hope they can reduce the weight in the future due to newer battery tech. Also can't wait to try out new i5. That looks very luxurious.
I like how the i4 is a good car for someone who is skeptical about EVs. A smoother transition going from a regular gas car to this vs a tesla.
Yep, exactly the impression I got from i4. Very smooth EV feel. Most people will not feel dizzy
I purchased the I4 edrive40 is beautiful car and is great at driving and the range is great 301 miles at 100 percent and I'm averaging about 310 miles per charge witch is better than the model 3 especially the number of complains about the range on the Tesla model 3 and Y .
My friend has the Tesla model 3 and the quality of the BMW is way Superior than the model 3.
Great review by the way
Thank you for the feedback. Wow nice to hear that you guys are getting more than 300 miles of actual range on i4 eDrive40. I feel Tesla with new pricing model is kind of deviating from luxury segment more to the mainstream cars. So they will be basically pure EVs with great tech. I don't think they are trying to compete in the luxury segment.
I have the same car i4 eDrive 40. Excellent.
Tesla is just a boring old Fords of the new EV world, a shaped box of plastic with doors and wheels on it.
Even the interior of Tesla cannot be more boring. With that giant iPad in the middle. They make them so cheap; they don't even give you an entire wheel to use. Upper portion gone.
You cannot open the glove compartment without using the touch screen.
@@100miledrive
If you don't think Tesla are "trying to compete in the luxury segment" then why this comparison you did here 😀
@@harmony3138 The reason I said that is due to the recent price decreases. Not long ago it was super expensive and now it's far less expensive than traditional luxury cars like i4. So I am trying to understand where Tesla is going with these new prices. It looks like they are trying to go lower than luxury cars.
@@harmony3138 Well, yeah Tesla is a love or hate relationship. There are some who absolutely love what Tesla did with their interior, in fact forcing many auto makers to copy them. Even new BMWs are removing buttons and moving them into the screen. No more memory buttons in i4, no more climate controls. New idrive 8 is all about apps. This simplifies car's production so much. I do agree on the quality side, Tesla needs to step up their game.
With Shadow Line and M Package on 20 inch wheels even the base BMW i4 model looks like a beast :D
yep. BMWs large grills on 4 series slowly starting to grow on me. Since they also made head lights slimmer it looks so much better. I still cannot get used to new 7 series and iX.
I was originally quite sketical of electric car. After I drove the i4 though, I ordered one instantly.
And this is what i4 is able to do very well. To attract anyone who doesn't like EV experience. Like with Tesla some really love them and some absolutely hate because it can give motion sickness especially for a passenger. And i4 just gives you a very smooth experience like you never left your gasoline car, so the transition from ICE to EV is very smooth.
@@100miledrive I had motion sickness in a Tesla model 3! But was OK in a model Y! Was it because of the suspension? It felt very very stiff. Or the speed... I'm not sure.
@@yourspineandbrain4805 Not 100% sure. Overall Model 7 slightly toned down and has more relaxed steering and suspension. Also it depends on the driving style. By now I can drive Tesla like a regular car, but many times when I drive with my friends who have Tesla, their driving style makes me feel sick.
We pick up our i4 on this week. Can't wait. Car drives like a dream, and has zero affiliation w/the Nutball currently running Tesla. An added benefit is that the BMW HMUI (dash/buttons/stalks) that are actually designed and deployed to make driving safe and comfortable, rather than Tesla's which is designed to save money and distract drivers.
The i4 D40 equipped like we wanted it was just a few thousand more than the Hyundai Ioniq 6, and we liked the drive experience more. The Hyundai had more range, but they too are falling for the new 'everyone wants a weird ass dash' syndrome. After sitting in and seeing a Tesla it wasn't even a consideration. The wheel, the controls (well, *lack* of controls) turned us off immediately, we didn't even schedule a test drive.
Congrats on the new i4! It sounds like you're really excited about it. Enjoy the smooth drive. Compare to Model 3 and Ioniq 6 - i4 will be more upscale, more mature and smoother car. I just wish BMW worked on their weight reduction for electric cars which I am pretty sure we should see in the future. Ioniq 6 surprised me with it's driving dynamics. It's a car that is ready for anything, my only issue with it - is design. Even though I said in the video I kind of liked it at first but keep seeing it on the streets I think it's over done. I think I would also consider i4 between the 3, especially with very attractive incentives here in the states. Model 3 is a car that needs some getting used to, kind of like when first IPhone came out, but to me now I want to see new Model 3 project "Highland". I just really hate the fact like you mentioned they are making their car production cheaper by removing essential controls that I think absolutely needed in the car. It's turning away many car buyers and Tesla doesn't care.
New model 3 is light years better than old. It compares very well with the i4. Better stereos too.
thanks for sharing. Can't wait to bring one on the channel. I am sure they've done lots of improvements in it's driving dynamics
i4 every time.
Thanks for sharing. i4 certainly is very refined and more luxurious.
in my i4 eDrive40 M Sport I get 3.8 and 4.0 miles per kwh for days with over temperatures are 12 degrees centigrade and above. I have 19 inch wheels. So my range can be as high as 280 - 300 miles.
Wow very nice. Now with Tesla scandal of range deflation I wonder if i4 eDrive40 XDrive has more range than Model 3 Dual motor.
I have a 2023 edrive35 omg it's awesome I left with 203 miles from apple valley ca to Colton ca when I got to Colton I had 276 miles yes I gained 73miles but it is half down hill but by time I got home from Colton I had a 163 miles.. so I went about 100miles total and I did better then what the car advertises very happy with the car. I had a 2023 chevy bolt I could even go down the hill drive around and come home I ran out of battery on the 215 and 138 ext a tow truck had to take me home very happy with the bmw
thanks for sharing. Good to hear real world experiences.
I like the metal roof and retractable sunroof. I live in Phoenix and most people I know who own a Tesla are trying to figure out how to screen out the sun. Otherwise I like the Tesla because it is a bespoke electric platform and of course it is much less expensive for similar or better performance.
Well, let's see what will be in the new Model 3 Highland that is coming in few months. Hopefully they will work out few obvious issues and one of them having Glass roof without any partition, especially in places like Arizona and Nevada.
@@100miledrive unfortunately it doesn’t look like they have a plan to do so. Tesla still sells a lot of cars in AZ but I hate to buy a new car and feel the need to install some half baked (pun intended) fix. Even so I think about getting one.
@@davegenet yes, true. Well right now Model 3 is a really good deal with all the incentives. And if you buy from nventory at least here in CA it’s anothet $3K less.
@@100miledrive today the M3 classifies as a good buy. I might end up with a Highland LR glass roof and all. I wish BMW had the Neue Klasse bespoke EV platform to choose from but that’s a few years off.
Hi, this video is what I went through. I test drove both of these cars. I loved the looks and the premium quality of the I4, but in the end the price of the model 3 was so compelling for what you get. I bought the Tesla model 3 RWD. Though I think the BMW I4 is a really good car.
Yes, Model 3 looks like a good deal compare to i4. I feel i4 needs to come down another $5K to become really an attractive option. I will soon release Part 2 of the video driving i4 on twisty roads and comparing it to Model 3. Thanks for stopping by
Then of couse there's BMW's allignment with Electrify America, which is a hugh problem. BMW isn't going to adopt nasc. Good luck
With Brokers it does. My broker was able to negotiate 13.6K off my I4 40 xdrive @@100miledrive
@@Aoebro Oh wow. really good deal Congrats. I like how with BMWs there are still ways to negotiate and you can get another $1000 off from "Ultimate Drive Experience" event which I am going to next month.
BMW is adopting NACS in 25. Regardless, as Tesla continues to deploy Supercharger v3, it won't matter.
The iconic sound in the i4 is like rain in your wedding day.... I will disable it the moment i receive my car :D
:) Like your comment. So Hans Zimmer and BMW could not convince you to fall in love into this sound.
The deal killer for me is that Iconic Sounds is internal-only. I don't need to fool myself with fake engine sounds, I want everyone outside to hear it.
@@BogeyTheBear ha ha. Yeah agree. Well, welcome to the fake world. It’s just the beginning
. It's a free ride when you're already late.
If BMW charged for the privledge of being annoyed, one might as well pay $1,700 for "self driving" vitrutally useless driver distress system
What color is this car? Skyscraper Grey Metallic?
Yes, this is: Skyscraper Grey metallic. Brooklyn Grey is only available in M Sport trim, at least based on BMW's website.
At 19:04 😂
Yep, Yep. I was shocked to see such a car on the road. Very commanding looks. Maybe 1 day I will do a dynamic drive review of your tank.
It's adorable that people think the BMW i4 eDrive 35 can even compete with the Model 3 long range. I wanted to switch to the BMW, but after test driving it's a no brainer to go with Tesla. Don't get me wrong the BMW is a great car, but compared to the Tesla it's blatantly obvious which is superior. For Gods sake just look at the comparison on paper. Tesla is better in everything: the 0-60 in the Tesla and the range are so much better with the Tesla! You get AWD vs the RWD of the eDrive35, more responsive steering IMO with the Tesla, and though completely subjective I prefer the look of the Tesla. The sound system is superior with the tesla, and let's not forget the PRICE. The BMW is $10-15K more! There is absolutely NO justification with a logical person on why someone would say the BMW is "better." I feel people just hate on Tesla's and form their niche.
Thanks for the feedback. Oh yes you cannot compare eDrive35 to Tesla Model 3 AWD. Even when I compared eDrive 35 to Model 3 RWD they are different cars after all. i4 is more about contempt luxury and comfort. It feels more mature and elegant, where's Model 3 is more of pure EV experience as it's connected more to the road. It's lighter, steers better and feels more fun. So yes some will choose either one based on purely being a fan of either brand, others will choose based on the tech that Tesla has and some will choose based on the price factor alone.
NOTE: BMW is not selling the i4 as a PERFORMANCE car. only when you get to the M50 do they call it a performance car. The BMW is also a full blown vehicle as the Tesla is the Minimalist version. This does not seem to be cars that you should be comparing. A better comparison would the the i4-M40 with the Model S.
Thanks for the feedback. I would disagree comparing i4 M40 with Model S. 2 completely different vehicles. Model S also rides on Air Suspension and it's a higher class vehicle. M40i would compare to the Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel drive. Tesla doesn't have that car any longer. This comparison between Model 3 and i4 would have made more sense just 6 months ago when Tesla's prices were as high as BMWs.
No. The Model S is twice the price.
Tesla auto-pilot is not free… Basic Autopilot to FSD capability $199 month, you should have mention that!
Well the reason I use word Auto-Pilot is that Tesla always used this word. They never said Adaptive Cruise control like all auto auto makers do. I cannot find it on their website now but I believe before they added Enhanced Auto-pilot option they used to say: "Basic Auto-pilot Included" when you would order Model 3 to emphasize their advanced camera systems and stand out from others. So I think they call it Basic Auto-Pilot
I don't care who wrote the sounds. It would get annoying as hell after 5 minutes. Does BMW charge for that?
This seems to be standard. In EcoPro mode it is completely turned off. In Comfort you will hear it mainly in hard accelerations but otherwise it is pretty quiet. You mostly hear this sound in Sport mode as it is more amplified.
i love it, it's standard in the UK. not sure about other countries.
You can turn it off completly in settings and it affects all driving modes. @@100miledrive
You can turn it off.
@@youtubuzr I know but on or off it'be been paid for.
who has time to charge a car
Do you mean by going full electric? Or by having anything other than Tesla?
I'm a reluctant EV adopter and have had a lot of BMWs and it's basically is my brand. I wound up with a Model 3 performance. I only got to drive the e40 for 20 minutes I did like it. I then drove the Model 3 performance. A lot more BMW like than I thought in terms of ride and performance but not even close in quality, but, Tesla has the tech. I'm a performance person though so I'd opt for the M50 i4 that starts in the low 70s. I went out the door for 56ish for the Model 3 performance and I have more range and at least equal if not faster performance. I love BMWs but just couldn't see 10-15K more to get the performance model with less range.
thanks for sharing. Model 3 Performance is a blast to drive. Hoping to bring this on the channel soon. Actually many BMW owners have been switching to Tesla initially as it also offers a great deal of performance and quite fun to drive. And with recent price drops on Teslas BMW looks way more expensive.
Many good car reviewers on UA-cam have done comparison of i4 eDrive 40 vs. M50 i4, and they prefer i4 eDrive 40 much better, its handling etc and the performance is even at par. So, I chose i4 eDrive 40 and love it.
I was considering the i4 edrive35, but 168 miles range, nope my ford focus can get 500miles on a tank of petrol.. If I need extra fuel I pop into a fuel station and 5mins later im on my way.. Electric cars for me is a good alternative to a second car but not there for a sole car..
Thanks for sharing. Well I think they are moving pretty fast towards increasing their range. Probably in another 5 years we will see 500 mile range electric cars. But there are some things electric cars will never have and that is a great engine sound and crisp transmission shifts.
@@100miledrive If I could get a guaranteed 400mile range then ill buy one as most of my journeys are under 200 miles away so will get me there and back without having to stop. I think electric cars are great as a second car, especially if you have solar and battery storage on your house. Not sure how they will ever fix the issue when you have say a household with multiple cars..
@@steve11211 Agreed. For now for me personally electric car would work as a 2nd or even maybe 3rd car. I used to have Fiat 500e with only 87 miles of range and it worked really well as a 3rd car. There was a time it had $99 lease and I got fully loaded for $177 with 0 down. It was very cool experience.
Not sure where you're getting 168 mile range. Advertised is 250+. I have both the e35 and e40. One for wifey and me. Both on 19 inch wheels. Her range well above 265 miles at 100% batt and I've ranged 340 on the e40. In colder weather this will drop by 20% but that's for about 2-3 months max. Also we exclusively do local driving and anything outside the range of a fill up we are flying anyways.