Tesla Model S vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · BMW M5
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,883 lb – 4,941 lb
- Width77.3 in
- BMW M5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model S is 0.4 in shorter (196.0 in vs 196.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 2.4 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 117.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 567 lb heavier (4,912 lb vs 4,345 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 567 lb heavier (4,912 lb vs 4,345 lb)
- Width: BMW M5 is 2.4 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 117.4 in)
- Length: Tesla Model S is 0.4 in shorter (196.0 in vs 196.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model S — Tesla Model S is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 196.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 74.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 117.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,912 lb | 4,345 lb | 567 lb |
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