BMW M3 Competition xDrive vs Tesla Model S Plaid

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Tesla Model S Plaid 2.1 s Runner-up: 3.4 s
Power winner Tesla Model S Plaid 1,020 hp Runner-up: 530 hp
Cargo winner Tesla Model S Plaid 793 L Runner-up: 480 L
Price winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive $80,900 Runner-up: $89,990

Key differences

  • Tesla Model S Plaid is quicker from 0-100 km/h (2.1 s vs 3.4 s).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more power (1,020 hp vs 530 hp).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more cargo volume (793 L vs 480 L).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has the lower starting MSRP ($80,900 vs $89,990).
2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive studio car image
BMW
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid studio car image
Tesla
2026 · Electric Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.4 s2.1 s
Top Speed290 km/h322 km/h
Power530 hp1,020 hp
Torque650 Nm1,420 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range615 km
Battery100 kWh
Fuel Tank59 L
Efficiency10.2 L/100km17.3 L/100km
CO2 Emissions232 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging250 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,794 mm4,970 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm117 mm
Cargo480 L793 L
Curb Weight1,770 kg2,162 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.2 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$80,900$89,990