Tesla Model S vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · BMW M5
- Length195.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in – 117.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight4,647 lb
- Width77.3 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.4 in shorter (195.9 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 2.9 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 260 lb heavier (4,647 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 260 lb heavier (4,647 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Width: BMW M5 is 2.9 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.4 in shorter (195.9 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceTesla Model S — Tesla Model S has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.9 in | 193.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 74.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 116.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 4.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,647 lb | 4,387 lb | 260 lb |
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