The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Tesla Model S 70D (15 - 16)
€ 48,700

€ 83,500

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520d Gran Turismo is 1.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the Tesla Model S 70D.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S 70D
61.4
74.8
83.9
56.9
77.3
86
74.8 in
Width
77.3 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
61.4 in
Height
56.9 in
120.9
196.8
116.5
195.7
196.8 in
Length
195.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
116.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S 70D
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
15.22 %

General
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S 70D
F07
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S 70D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
L2S, L1S

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 hp
328 hp
Tesla Model S 70D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
387 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
280 lb‑ft
387 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S 70D
Performance
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S 70D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 70D
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23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.46 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
23.75 lb/hp
15.46 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 70D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S 70D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 kWh✽
( 131 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
50 MPGe
131 MPGe
Tesla Model S 70D
40 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 kWh
821 mi
Range
275 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
821 mi
275 mi
Tesla Model S 70D
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
51.3 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
109.1 kWh
51.3 kWh
Tesla Model S 70D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S 70D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft












48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.6 cu ft