Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | BMW 2-Series | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,959 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 4,432 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,963 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,108 kg | 1,603 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 52 L | -52 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,019 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 927 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 838 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 895 L | 388 L | 507 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,795 L | 13.7 | -12.7 L |
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.
2014 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 |