Tesla Model S vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · BMW M3
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight4,608 lb – 4,936 lb
- Width77.3 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 11.5 in shorter (196.0 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 3.4 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 1,232 lb heavier (4,772 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 1,232 lb heavier (4,772 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 11.5 in shorter (196.0 in vs 184.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 110.7 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 3.4 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceTesla Model S — Tesla Model S has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 184.5 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 73.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 110.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 4.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,772 lb | 3,540 lb | 1,232 lb |
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