The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Tesla Model S P85D (15 - 16)
€ 48,700

€ 115,000

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 P85D.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S P85D
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 P85D
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 P85D
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 P85D
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
463 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 hp
463 hp
Tesla Model S P85D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
686 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
280 lb‑ft
686 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S P85D
Performance
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S P85D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S P85D
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23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
23.75 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Tesla Model S P85D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S P85D
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
28 kWh✽
( 117 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
117 MPGe
Tesla Model S P85D
40 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
821 mi
Range
298 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
821 mi
298 mi
Tesla Model S P85D
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).
57.6 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
109.1 kWh
57.6 kWh
Tesla Model S P85D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S P85D
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