2020 TESLA MODEL 3 VS BMW 3 SERIES REVIEW – CAN YOU REALLY CHOOSE ELECTRIC OVER PETROL?

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In a head-to-head comparison between the 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus and the BMW 3 Series 320i, the Tesla emerges as the victor, primarily due to its significantly lower running costs and superior practicality. While the BMW boasts a more premium interior, superior handling, and a more engaging driving experience, its higher purchase price, company car tax, and fuel costs make it a less compelling choice for most buyers. The Model 3, despite some interior build quality quibbles and a less refined driving dynamic compared to the BMW, offers a more spacious and practical cabin and boot, excellent standard safety features, and the undeniable financial advantages of electric ownership. The reviewer highlights the Tesla's impressive standard equipment, including Autopilot and Sentry Mode, and its lower total cost of ownership, especially for company car drivers and private cash buyers. Although the BMW is deemed the more fundamentally enjoyable car to drive for enthusiasts, the economic and practical benefits of the Model 3 ultimately tip the scales in its favor for this comparison.