Tesla Model S vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · BMW M5
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight4,608 lb – 4,936 lb
- Width77.3 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.5 in shorter (196.0 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: BMW M5 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 116.7 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 385 lb heavier (4,772 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- 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 385 lb heavier (4,772 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 2.5 in shorter (196.0 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 2.5 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 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 193.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 74.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 4.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,772 lb | 4,387 lb | 385 lb |
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