The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 70D (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 83,500

€ 48,700

€ 83,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 Tesla Model S 70D is 2.8 cm shorter, 6.3 cm wider and 11.4 cm lower than the BMW 520d Gran Turismo.
Tesla Model S 70D
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
1445
1964
2184
1559
1901
2132
1964 mm
Width
1901 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2132 mm
1445 mm
Height
1559 mm
2960
4970
3070
4998
4970 mm
Length
4998 mm
2960 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model S 70D
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
2300 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg

Weight Difference:
350 kg
15.22 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

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

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
328 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Tesla Model S 70D
328 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
525 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model S 70D
525 NM
380 NM
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Performance
Tesla Model S 70D
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 70D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
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7.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S 70D
7.01 kg/bhp
10.77 kg/bhp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 70D
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
25 kWh✽
( 157 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
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.)
Tesla Model S 70D
157 MPGe
60 MPGe
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
275 mi
Range
821 mi
Tesla Model S 70D
275 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
51.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Tesla Model S 70D
51.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 70D
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
370 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
745 L
Boot Capacity
440 L












1645 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1700 L