Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 114.8 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 189.1 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 75.2 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 70.7 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 5238 lb. | -591 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -24.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.5 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 58.4 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.4 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
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.
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |