Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model S P100D
- 2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Tesla Model S P100D | 2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh | |
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| Trim | P100D | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 47,650 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 37,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 45,950 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 41,600 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 43,550 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 43,650 (ES, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Obsidian Black Metallic Silver Metallic | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black White | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 157.7 in 4006 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - |
| Height | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 62.7 in 1592 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.2 in 131 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4940.56 lb 2241 kg | 2843.96 lb 1290 kg |
| Payload | 1056.01 lb 479 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 5996.57 lb 2720 kg | 3814 lb 1730 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for single motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1365 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1805 kg Overhang front / rear - 714 / 722 Axle load distribution (%) front / rear - 47 / 53 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5950 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| 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: 451 kW / 605 hp Ludicrous mode is included | - |
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 | - |
| Driving modes | Ludicrous | - |
| 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 | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 2.40 s | 6.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.25 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 380.9 mi / 613.0 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km | NEDC: 214.4 mi / 345.0 km EPA: 152.9 mi / 246.0 km WLTP: 177.1 mi / 285.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | 10.31 m 33.83 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | - |
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 | 9.73 | 9.665 |
| 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) Smart Air Suspension Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
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 9Jx21 ET40 | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V 265/35R21 101Y | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung SDI |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 8256 | - |
| Number of modules | 16 | - |
| Voltage | 400 V | 353 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 | - | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system |
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 | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 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 Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 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, 0:40 SAE J1772 Adapter, 5:13-17:22 Wall Connector, 8:42 NEMA 14-50, 10:25 NEMA 5-15, 69:27 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (S) 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 (S) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Performance Pedal Set (brushed aluminium and rubber) (O) 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) 360-degree parking camera (O) 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) 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) High-Speed autosteer (O) 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) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (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) 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 (S) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (S) 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 (S) Premium Seats (leather) (O) Ventilated front seats (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (S) Active panoramic roof (S) Auto present door handles (S) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (S) 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) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (S) Automatic high/low beam headlights (S) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (S) 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 (S) 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) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The i3s arrives with sports suspension (tighter springs and dampers along with a stabiliser on the front axle) and sports steering with a correspondingly adapted steering torque characteristic. |
| 2018 Tesla Model S P100D | 2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh |