2016 Tesla Model S vs 2016 Tesla Model S
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


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


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.
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.
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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