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2016 Tesla Model S vs 2016 Tesla Model S

Side view of the 2016 Tesla Model S
Side view of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

2016

Tesla Model S

2016

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2016 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measurements

Length

497 cm

497 cm

Height

144.5 cm

144.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.4 cm

196.4 cm

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

218.9 cm

Ground clearance

14 cm

14 cm

Wheelbase

296 cm

296 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.4 cm

13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan

196.4 cm

13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

14 cm

Same ground clearance as the average Sedan

14 cm

Same ground clearance as the average Sedan

Wheelbase

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2016 Tesla Model S
Front view of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Measurements

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.

745 L

745 L

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.

1,645 L

1,645 L

Frunk capacity

60 L

60 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.

213.3 L per m

213.3 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.

108.6 L per m²

108.6 L per m²

How each car compares with its class average

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.

745 L

349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

745 L

349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

Rear view

Rear view of the 2016 Tesla Model S
Rear view of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Measurements

Doors

4

4

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

12.3 m

12.3 m

Curb weight

2,027 kg

2,027 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

2,027 kg

505 kg heavier than the average Sedan

2,027 kg

505 kg heavier than the average Sedan

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

89%

11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

89%

11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2016 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?

2016 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

39 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

26.5 cm

2016 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

39 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

26.5 cm

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