2022 Tesla Model 3 vs 2021 BMW 5 Series

2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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2022 Tesla Model 3
2022 Tesla Model 3
$46,990MSRP
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2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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2022 Tesla Model 3
$46,990MSRP
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MSRP

$54,200

MSRP

$46,990

Average price

$43,459

Average price

$37,483

Listings

12

Listings

137

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

2021 BMW 5 Series Reviews Summary

BMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout.

Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better.

That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes.

The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment.

2022 Tesla Model 3 Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Engine

201 hp Electric

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

60 kWh

MPG City

25

MPG City

127

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

126

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

10 hours
2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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2022 Tesla Model 3
2022 Tesla Model 3
$46,990MSRP
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2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Tesla Model 3
$46,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$54,200
$46,990
Average price
$43,459
$37,483
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.7
4.6
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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Summary

BMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout.

Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better.

That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes.

The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 248 hp I4
201 hp Electric
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
60 kWh
MPG City
25
127
MPG Highway
33
126
Battery Charge Time (240V)
10 hours
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