Tesla Model S 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model S is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.6 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Tesla Model S is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 670 - 1020 HP | 163 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 250 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 2.1 - 3.2 seconds | 3.8 - 8.3 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model S are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.8 - 10.7 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Tesla Model S is larger, but lower. Tesla Model S is 6 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 12 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model S is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 709 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1739 litres | no data | |
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Tesla Model S has more luggage capacity. Tesla Model S has 179 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 2`438 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 50 400 | 42 400 | |
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