Comparison between:
- 2016 Tesla Model S 70D
- 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70D | 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | G60 |
| Trim | 70D | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2016 | 2024 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Global |
| Price | - | USD 67,795 (USA, May 2023) EUR 77,572 (The Netherlands, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Solid White (discontinued in October 2016) Titanium Silver Metallic (Discontinued in October 2016) Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Silver Metallic | Alpine White Sapphire Black Brilliant Gray Mineral White Phytonic Blue Oxide Gray Cape York Green BMW Individual Tanzanite |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Veganza Smoke White Veganza Burgundy Red Veganza Espresso Brown Veganza Black BMW Individual Leather |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 199.2 in 5060 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 74.8 in 1900 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 84.9 in 2156 mm |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 59.6 in 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 117.9 in 2995 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 67.6 in 1716 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4720.1 lb 2141 kg | 4695.85 lb 2130 kg |
| Payload | 1011.92 lb 459 kg | 1344.82 lb 610 kg |
| GVWR | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | 6040.67 lb 2740 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for dual motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | Curb weight EU - 2205 kg Surface area - 2.49 Trailer load braked / unbraked - 1500 / 750 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 245 kW / 329 hp | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 119.9 mph 193.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.40 s | 6.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.20 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 274.6 mi / 442.0 km EPA: 240.0 mi / 386.2 km | WLTP: 308.8 mi / 497.0 km WLTP: 361.6 mi / 582.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 101 MPGe EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | - |
| Additional information | - | Optional Integral Active Steering Turning circle with Integral Active Steering - 11. 7 m Steering ratio - 15.2:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.34 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.34 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Pneumatic (air suspension) Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 8.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y | 245/45R19 102Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | - |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 70 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | 5880 | - |
| Number of modules | 14 | - |
| Voltage | 302 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | Usable capacity - 81.2 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW DC charging, 205 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:32 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:39-10:25 Wall Connector, 6:05 NEMA 14-50, 7:18 NEMA 5-15, 48:37 | DC charging, 0:20-0:30 AC charging, 5:55-8:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio ready (S) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Gloss wood trim (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | 3-point automatic-reel belt on all seats with stoppers at front (S) Active Lane Chane Assistant with eye confirmation (O) Active Roll Stabilization (S) Active Stability Control and Dynamic traction Control (S) Brake Assist (S) Cornering Brake Assist (S) Crash sensors (S) Distance Conotrol with Stop & Go (O) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Brake Function (S) Dynamic Stability Control with ABS (S) Front and rear head airbags (S) Front and side airbags for driver and passenger (S) Highway Assistant (O) Hill Start Control (S) Interaction airbag between driver and front passenger (S) New steering wheel with new multifunction buttons with active hapctics (S) Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist (S) Parking Assitant Professional (O) Performance Control (S) Seat belt tensioner and force limites front and rear outer seats (S) Steering and Lane Control Asssist (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Trailer Stability Control (S) 12.3-inch driver display cluster (S) 14.9-inch touch control display (S) 5G connectivity and eSIM (S) Apple carPlay and Android Auto (S) BMW iDrive with QuickSelect (S) BMW Interaction Bar (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps (S) BMW OS 8.5 (S) Head-Up Display and Augmented View (O) Comfort seats (O) Sport seats (S) Panoramic glass roof (O) Adaptive LED headlights (S) Adaptive LED headlights with matrix high beam (O) BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting (O) M Shadow Line lights (O) Fully vegan interior (S) Merino leather in bi-color variants (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Tesla Model S 70D has been discontinued on May 5, 2016. MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70D | 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 |