Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | Electric 422 hp 443 lb-ft |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.9 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 193.1 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 73.2 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4824 lb. | 4519 lb. | 305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.3 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.1 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 45 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Tesla Model S.
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |