Tesla Model S vs Audi S6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · Audi S6

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length196.0 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase116.5 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in
  • Curb weight4,608 lb – 4,936 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.3 in
  • Audi S6 width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S6 is 2.1 in shorter (196.0 in vs 193.9 in)
  • Width: Audi S6 is 3.5 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Audi S6 is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 286 lb heavier (4,772 lb vs 4,486 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 286 lb heavier (4,772 lb vs 4,486 lb)
  3. Width: Audi S6 is 3.5 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.8 in)
  4. Height: Audi S6 is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S6Audi S6 is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for Audi S6
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S6Audi S6 is narrower by 3.5 in
  • More ground clearanceTesla Model STesla Model S has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S6Based on length × width (Audi S6)

Dimension comparison

SpecTesla Model SAudi S6Difference
Length196.0 in193.9 in2.1 in
Width77.3 in73.8 in3.5 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in1.3 in
Wheelbase116.5 in114.7 in1.8 in
Ground clearance5.7 in4.6 in1.1 in
Curb weight4,772 lb4,486 lb286 lb

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