2021 Tesla Model S vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Tesla Model S would require an extra 30.8 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. The 2021 Tesla Model S is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. Standing over 19.5 cm higher, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E has a 2.8 cm higher clearance than the 2021 Tesla Model S, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 2.4 cm longer wheelbase than the 2021 Tesla Model S, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
502.1 cm (+30.8)
471.3 cm
Height
143 cm
162.5 cm (+19.5)
Body width
198.7 cm (+10.6)
188.1 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm (+9.2)
209.7 cm
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
14.5 cm (+2.8)
Wheelbase
296 cm
298.4 cm (+2.4)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m² (+1.1)
8.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
8.9 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E offers a massive 113 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2021 Tesla Model S counters with a huge 50 L lead for total hauling with the seats down.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
402 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,420 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
709 L
822 L (+113)
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,739 L (+50)
1,689 L
Frunk capacity
89 L (+8)
81 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
213 L per m (+52.1)
160.9 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
107.2 L per m² (+21.7)
85.5 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
402 L
43 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,420 L
88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
709 L
313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,739 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-13%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 4-door 2021 Tesla Model S means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. Whether you'd choose the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or the 2021 Tesla Model S, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2021 Tesla Model S during tight turns, given its 0.7 m wider radius. An extra 106 kg in the 2021 Tesla Model S gives it a bit more gravity and presence on the tarmac.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+0.7)
11.6 m
Curb weight
2,075 kg (+106)
1,969 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,075 kg
553 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Tesla Model S parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 38 cm per side, and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
23.5 cm
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 43 cm per side, and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.