Tesla Model S vs Porsche Panamera Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · Porsche Panamera
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,769 lb – 4,941 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Porsche Panamera width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model S is 5.8 in shorter (196.0 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Porsche Panamera is 1.0 in narrower (77.3 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Panamera has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 119.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Porsche Panamera has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 540 lb heavier (4,855 lb vs 4,316 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 540 lb heavier (4,855 lb vs 4,316 lb)
- Ground clearance: Porsche Panamera has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.0 in)
- Length: Tesla Model S is 5.8 in shorter (196.0 in vs 201.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Panamera has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 119.0 in)
- Width: Porsche Panamera is 1.0 in narrower (77.3 in vs 76.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model S — Tesla Model S is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for Porsche Panamera
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche Panamera — Porsche Panamera is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearancePorsche Panamera — Porsche Panamera has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintTesla Model S — Based on length × width (Tesla Model S)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Porsche Panamera | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 201.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 76.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 119.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,855 lb | 4,316 lb | 540 lb |
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