BMW i4 M60 praised over Model 3

Automotive writer Brian Makse singled out the 2026 BMW i4 M60 as a more satisfying driver’s car than Tesla’s Model 3 Performance. (bmwusa.com) (edmunds.com) The BMW case starts with the hardware: 593 horsepower, 586 pound-feet of torque, all-wheel drive and a factory 0-60 mph claim of 3.6 seconds. (bmwusa.com) (edmunds.com) It also starts with mass. Edmunds lists the 2026 i4 M60 at 5,029 pounds, which is heavy for a compact sport sedan even by battery-electric standards. (edmunds.com) BMW says the car counters that weight with Adaptive M suspension, specially tuned springs and dampers, anti-roll bars and a front strut brace. The company also says its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system can vary torque quickly to manage traction and handling. (bmw-m.com) That is the heart of the comparison with Tesla. The Model 3 Performance still wins the spec-sheet drag race, with Tesla citing a 2.9-second 0-60 mph time and reviewers listing a U.S. price around $54,990. (tesla.com) (edmunds.com) Autoblog’s 2026 comparison says Tesla leads on charging speed, standard tech, cargo space and value, while BMW is stronger on comfort. That leaves room for reviewers to split the segment between the quicker bargain and the more polished chassis. (autoblog.com) BMW also updated the i4 for 2026 with new inverter semiconductor components, a change Autoblog says improves range. BMW’s U.S. site lists the i4 M60 at 232 to 278 miles, depending on wheel and tire setup. (autoblog.com) (bmwusa.com) The larger argument is familiar in the electric-sedan market. Tesla keeps pressing its advantage in acceleration, charging and price, while BMW is trying to sell the i4 M60 as an electric car that still feels like a BMW sport sedan. (tesla.com) (bmw-m.com) Makse’s take lands squarely in that divide: even at roughly 5,000 pounds, the i4 M60 can still win the argument that matters most to some enthusiasts. (edmunds.com)