Tesla Model S vs BMW M6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · BMW M6
- Length197.7 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,561 lb – 4,766 lb
- Width78.2 in
- BMW M6 width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M6 is 4.7 in shorter (197.7 in vs 193.0 in)
- Width: BMW M6 is 3.4 in narrower (78.2 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 2.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 149 lb heavier (4,664 lb vs 4,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.2 in)
- Width: BMW M6 is 3.4 in narrower (78.2 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 2.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 149 lb heavier (4,664 lb vs 4,515 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M6 — BMW M6 is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for BMW M6
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M6 — BMW M6 is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceTesla Model S — Tesla Model S has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M6 — Based on length × width (BMW M6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | BMW M6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 193.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 74.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 53.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 112.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,664 lb | 4,515 lb | 149 lb |
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