BMW 2-Series (2015) vs. Tesla Model S (2012) Specs

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2015 BMW 2-Series and 2012 Tesla Model S Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	BMW 2-Series	Tesla Model S
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400	Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	116.5 in	-10.6 in
Length	174.7 in	196.0 in	-21.3 in
Width	69.8 in	77.3 in	-7.5 in
Height	55.8 in	56.5 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3535 lb.	4647 lb.	-1112 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	0.0 gal.	13.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	57.7 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.7 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	35.3 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	55.0 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.0 in	35.4 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	31.6 ft³	-17.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.8 ft³	63.4 ft³	-49.6 ft³

2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review

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