Tesla Model S vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · Audi A6
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight4,469 lb – 4,941 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Audi A6 width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A6 is 1.8 in shorter (196.0 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 3.5 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A6 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 715 lb heavier (4,705 lb vs 3,991 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 715 lb heavier (4,705 lb vs 3,991 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A6 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.8 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 3.5 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A6 — Audi A6 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for Audi A6
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A6 — Audi A6 is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A6 — Audi A6 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A6 — Based on length × width (Audi A6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Audi A6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 194.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 73.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 114.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,705 lb | 3,991 lb | 715 lb |
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