Tesla Model S vs BMW M6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · BMW M6
- Length195.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in – 117.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight4,647 lb
- Width77.3 in
- BMW M6 width75.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M6 is 2.9 in shorter (195.9 in vs 193.0 in)
- Width: BMW M6 is 1.7 in narrower (77.3 in vs 75.6 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 2.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 139 lb heavier (4,647 lb vs 4,508 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Tesla Model S is 2.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 139 lb heavier (4,647 lb vs 4,508 lb)
- Width: BMW M6 is 1.7 in narrower (77.3 in vs 75.6 in)
- Length: BMW M6 is 2.9 in shorter (195.9 in vs 193.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M6 — BMW M6 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for BMW M6
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M6 — BMW M6 is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M6 — Based on length × width (BMW M6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | BMW M6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.9 in | 193.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 75.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 53.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 112.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,647 lb | 4,508 lb | 139 lb |
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