BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Tesla Model S (2014) Specs

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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Tesla Model S Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	BMW 3-Series	Tesla Model S
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500	Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	116.5 in	-7.8 in
Length	178.2 in	196.0 in	-17.8 in
Width	71.5 in	77.3 in	-5.8 in
Height	55.8 in	56.5 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3671 lb.	4647 lb.	-976 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	0.0 gal.	15.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	57.7 in	-2.3 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	38.0 in	35.3 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.0 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.4 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	31.6 ft³	-6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	63.4 ft³	-5.4 ft³

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review

2014 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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