BMW i8 vs Tesla Model S Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Tesla Model S
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Tesla Model S width77.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i8 is 11.1 in shorter (184.9 in vs 196.0 in)
- Width: BMW i8 is 0.8 in narrower (76.5 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 5.7 in taller (50.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 116.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 1,250 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 4,705 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 1,250 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 4,705 lb)
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.2 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 5.7 in taller (50.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: BMW i8 is 11.1 in shorter (184.9 in vs 196.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 116.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i8 — BMW i8 is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Tesla Model S
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i8 — BMW i8 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceTesla Model S — Tesla Model S has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i8 — Based on length × width (BMW i8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Tesla Model S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 196.0 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 77.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 56.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 116.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 4,705 lb | 1,250 lb |
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