Tesla Model S (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2017) Specs

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2012 Tesla Model S and 2017 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Tesla Model S	BMW 5-Series
Engine	Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380
Transmission	1-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,959 mm	2,974 mm	0 mm
Length	4,978 mm	4,943 mm	0 mm
Width	1,963 mm	1,867 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,108 kg	1,745 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	0 L	68 L	-68 L
Headroom, Row 1	986 mm	986 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,466 mm	1,491 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,397 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,085 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	897 mm	953 mm	-56 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,397 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,389 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	899 mm	927 mm	-28 mm
Total Legroom	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	1,979 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	895 L	530 L	365 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,795 L	18.7	-17.7 L

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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