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Power (hp)
Torque (Nm)
0–100 km/h (s, lower better)
| Specification | BMW M3 Competition xDrive | Audi RS5 Sportback | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Segment | Sport Sedan | Sport Sedan | EV Sedan |
| Origin | Germany | Germany | USA |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| MSRP | $84,500 | $79,800 | $54,990 |
| Powertrain | petrol | petrol | electric |
| Engine / motor | 3.0L twin-turbo I6 | 2.9L twin-turbo V6 | Dual motor |
| Transmission | 8-sp automatic | 8-sp tiptronic | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Performance | |||
| Power (hp) | 503 | 444 | 510 |
| Torque (Nm) | 650 | 600 | 723 |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 283 | 255 | 278 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| 0–60 mph (s) | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Quarter mile (s) | 11.5 | 12.1 | 11.0 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 290 | 280 | 262 |
| 100–0 braking (m) | 33.4 | 34.8 | 33.0 |
| Skidpad (g) | 1.03 | 0.99 | 1.05 |
| Nürburgring | 7:35.0 | 7:51.0 | 8:10.0 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1780 | 1740 | 1836 |
| Safety | |||
| Overall rating | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| Adult occupant (%) | 87 | 93 | 96 |
| Child occupant (%) | 85 | 86 | 89 |
| Assist systems (%) | 76 | 79 | 86 |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Interior & cargo | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo (L) | 480 | 465 | 594 |
| Frunk (L) | — | — | 88 |
| Legroom (mm) | 1035 | 1010 | 1050 |
| Main screen (in) | 14.9 | 10.1 | 15.4 |
| Running & maintenance costs | |||
| Energy / fuel per year | $3,100 | $2,900 | $900 |
| Maintenance per year | $1,450 | $1,380 | $520 |
| Insurance per year | $2,600 | $2,400 | $2,500 |
| Total per year | $7,150 | $6,680 | $3,920 |
| 5-year value retained (%) | 54 | 51 | 48 |
| Efficiency & charging | |||
| Combined mpg | 19 | 21 | — |
| kWh / 100 km | — | — | 16.8 |
| Battery (kWh) | — | — | 79 |
| Range (km) | 590 | 620 | 528 |
| Peak charge (kW) | — | — | 250 |
| 10–80% charge (min) | — | — | 21 |
| Plug | — | — | NACS / CCS |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 234 | 214 | 0 |
| Wheels & tires | |||
| Tire size | 275/35 R19 | 275/30 R20 | 235/35 R20 |
| Fitted tire | Michelin PS4S | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero |