Tesla Model S vs BMW M6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · BMW M6
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight4,469 lb – 4,941 lb
- Width77.3 in
- BMW M6 width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M6 is 3.0 in shorter (196.0 in vs 193.0 in)
- Width: BMW M6 is 2.5 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 2.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.0 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 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 323 lb heavier (4,705 lb vs 4,383 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Tesla Model S has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 323 lb heavier (4,705 lb vs 4,383 lb)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 2.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: BMW M6 is 2.5 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M6 — BMW M6 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for BMW M6
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M6 — BMW M6 is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceTesla Model S — Tesla Model S has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M6 — Based on length × width (BMW M6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | BMW M6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 193.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 74.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 54.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 112.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,705 lb | 4,383 lb | 323 lb |
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