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In a direct comparison, the Tesla Model Y Performance stands out as a superior family SUV:
It offers more cargo space than many ICE competitors like the BMW X3M.
It provides faster acceleration and higher top speeds at a fraction of the cost.
The price-to-performance ratio is staggering — what BMW charges for a slower, less versatile X3M, Tesla offers a significantly more capable Performance Model Y.
Influential voices like Jason from Hagerty, along with car enthusiast Randy, have praised Tesla's performance. They've noted that the Model 3 Performance, for example, can almost match BMW's M3 in driving dynamics but with prices that are less than half. The same logic applies to the Model Y Performance — delivering better value across the board.