The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S Performance (13 - 13) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 109,200

€ 79,100

€ 109,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 Performance is 1.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the BMW 550i Gran Turismo.
Tesla Model S Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
56.9
77.3
86
61.4
74.8
83.9
77.3 in
Width
74.8 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
56.9 in
Height
61.4 in
116.5
195.7
120.9
196.8
195.7 in
Length
196.8 in
116.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model S Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.36 %

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

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

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
L1S
Engine Code
N63-B44
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
8
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
416 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Tesla Model S Performance
416 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model S Performance
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Performance
Tesla Model S Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
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11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.09 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Performance
11.53 lb/hp
12.09 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 mpg
Tesla Model S Performance
117 MPGe
20 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
298 mi
Range
368 mi
Tesla Model S Performance
298 mi
368 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
57.6 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).
223.5 kWh
Tesla Model S Performance
57.6 kWh
223.5 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft












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