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Which is faster?
The Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 and the BMW M3 F80 DCT are evenly matched across 15 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3 Performance Mk1 | BMW M3 F80 DCT M3 F80 DCT |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2018-2023 | 2014-2018 |
| horsepower | 510 | 435 |
| torque (N_M) | 546 | 550 |
| weight (KG) | 1,851 | 1,520 |
| Power to Weight | 0.28 | 0.29 |
| Rank | #99 | #103 |
| Tire |
300 PILOT SPORT 4S
235/35/20 |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
255/35/19 / 275/35/19 |
| engine Description | Dual motor AWD (265kW rear + 137kW front), 82 kWh battery | 3.0L twin-turbo I6 (S55) |
| gearbox | SINGLE SPEED | 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION |
| drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2875 | 2812 |
| width (MM) | 1854 | 1877 |
| length (MM) | 4699 | 4671 |
| height (MM) | 1422 | 1424 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 2.9 SECs | 4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 261 | 280 |
| price MSRP | $ 70,000 | $ 67,495 |
| Current Value | $ 28,000 | $ 55,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -3.18s | -4.26s |
Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3 Performance Mk1 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3… | M3 F80 DCT M3 F80 D… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:59.9 | 1:59.51 | +0.39 | Medium | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:56.9 | 1:55.5 | +1.4 | Medium | >200 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:21.3 | 1:22.54 | -1.24 | Medium | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Pueblo Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:39.6 | 1:39.28 | +0.32 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3… | M3 F80 DCT M3 F80 D… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:58.91 | 1:59.51 | -0.6 | Med / Med | 100 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | 1:28 | 1:24.29 | +3.71 | Light / Stock | 400 / 300 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:58.378 | 1:02 | -3.62 | Med / Stock | 220 / 300 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.647 | 1:55.5 | -6.85 | Med / Med | 40 / 300 | |
| High Plains Raceway (Full) | 2:09 | 1:55.77 | +13.23 | Stock / Med | 300 / 100 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:20.87 | 1:22.54 | -1.67 | Heavy / Med | 200 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Pueblo Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:39.6 | 1:39.2 | +0.4 | Med / Med | 200 / 100 | |
| La Junta Raceway (CW) | 0:54.2 | 0:55.702 | -1.5 | Med / Med | 200 / 100 |
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