Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 98.2 in | 18.3 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 161.9 in | 34.1 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 70.1 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 49.9 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 3219 lb. | 1428 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 52.5 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 0.0 in | 35.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Tesla Model S.
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |