Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 116.5 in | -18.2 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 196.0 in | -29.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 77.3 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 56.5 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4647 lb. | -1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.7 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.3 in | -35.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -52.5 ft3 |
2011 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Tesla Model S.