The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Tesla Model S Maximum Range (19 - ..)
€ 77,700

€ 81,000

€ 77,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘ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 550i Gran Turismo is 1.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the Tesla Model S Maximum Range.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
61.4
74.8
83.9
56.9
77.3
86.2
74.8 in
Width
77.3 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 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 550i Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
4729 lb
Curb Weight
5049 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.34 %

General
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
F07
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
L2S
4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
0
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
444 hp
416 hp
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Maximum Range
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10.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
10.65 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 kWh✽
( 110 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 550i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
110 MPGe
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 kWh
473 mi
Range
329 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
473 mi
329 mi
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
61.5 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
174.3 kWh
61.5 kWh
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Tesla Model S Maximum Range
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft












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