BMW i4 M60 beats Model 3

Brian Makse’s April 2026 first-drive review argues BMW’s new i4 M60 is the driver’s car in this matchup, not Tesla’s Model 3. (youtube.com) Makse said the 2026 i4 M60 “beats” the Model 3 on road feel and chassis tuning, even though the BMW carries more mass. His review focused on steering response, body control and how the car behaves when pushed on real roads. (youtube.com) BMW replaced the outgoing i4 M50 with the 2026 i4 M60, raising output to 593 horsepower and 586 pound-feet of torque. U.S. pricing starts at $70,700, and BMW lists an estimated range of 232 to 278 miles depending on configuration. (motortrend.com) (edmunds.com) (bmwusa.com) The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance starts at $54,990 and is listed at 510 horsepower, 314 miles of range and about 4,054 pounds curb weight. On paper, that gives Tesla a big price and efficiency advantage before the road gets twisty. (edmunds.com) (tesla.com) That is the split in this comparison: Tesla sells the quicker-value formula, while BMW is trying to sell feel. Makse’s review says BMW’s suspension, steering and brake tuning make the heavier car easier to trust and place in corners. (youtube.com) BMW’s own pitch for the M60 leans hard on hardware, including silicon-carbide power electronics and more power than the M50 it replaces. Makse’s complaint is that the spec sheet misses the point, because the car’s appeal shows up in the chassis before it shows up in the brochure. (motortrend.com) (youtube.com) The comparison is not clean in every category. The i4 M60 is a larger liftback with more cargo flexibility, while the Model 3 is lighter, cheaper and rated for more range. (bmwusa.com) (edmunds.com) Still, the review lands on a simple conclusion: in 2026, BMW’s newest i4 flagship is the electric sedan Makse would rather drive hard. That makes the story less about headline acceleration and more about which company tuned its electric car to talk back. (youtube.com)