The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S Signature (13 - 13) vs. BMW 535d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 99,800

€ 61,800

€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 Signature is 1.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the BMW 535d Gran Turismo.
Tesla Model S Signature
BMW 535d 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 Signature
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.99 %

General
Tesla Model S Signature
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Model S
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S Signature
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
L1S
Engine Code
N57-D30

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Tesla Model S Signature
362 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
325 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Tesla Model S Signature
325 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Performance
Tesla Model S Signature
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Signature
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Gran Turismo
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.59 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Signature
13.25 lb/hp
14.59 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S Signature
BMW 535d 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
40 mpg
( 45 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.)
Tesla Model S Signature
117 MPGe
45 MPGe
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
298 mi
Range
737 mi
Tesla Model S Signature
298 mi
737 mi
BMW 535d 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).
121.3 kWh
Tesla Model S Signature
57.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S Signature
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft












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