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

€ 109,200

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,200
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 6.3 cm narrower and 11.4 cm taller than the Tesla Model S Performance.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Performance
1559
1901
2132
1445
1964
2184
1901 mm
Width
1964 mm
2132 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1559 mm
Height
1445 mm
3070
4998
2960
4970
4998 mm
Length
4970 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
2960 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Performance
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg

Weight Difference:
225 kg
10.34 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 bhp
416 bhp
Tesla Model S Performance
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
380 NM
600 NM
Tesla Model S Performance
Performance
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Performance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Performance
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10.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.23 kg/bhp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
10.77 kg/bhp
5.23 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 141 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
60 MPGe
141 MPGe
Tesla Model S Performance
48 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
821 mi
Range
298 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
821 mi
298 mi
Tesla Model S Performance
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 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
745 L












1700 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1645 L