Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Long Range vs BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model S Performance vs Model S Plaid
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2020 | 2021-2024 | 2020-2021 | 2021-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | Germany | Netherlands, USA | USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €109990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €37700 | €39990 | €52990 | €83500 |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 600 km | 484 km | 623 km | 578 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 624 km | 589 km | 639 km | 600 km |
| Range (GCC) | 550 km | 467 km | 568 km | 530 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 103 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 98 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.79 km/kWh | 5.79 km/kWh | 5.8 km/kWh | 5.58 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.8 | 7.8 | 8.9 | 8.4 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 16.5 kW | 11 kW | 16.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 207 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 7.7 | 6.9 | 8 | 7.5 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 398 kW | 250 kW | 580 kW | 760 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 534 hp | 335 hp | 778 hp | 1020 hp |
| Motor Torque | 755 Nm | 430 Nm | 1140 Nm | 1420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 s | 5.7 s | 2.5 s | 2.1 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 190 km/h | 261 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.9 | 4.9 | 8.1 | 8.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4970 mm | 4783 mm | 4970 mm | 5021 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2073 mm | 2189 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1964 mm | 1852 mm | 1964 mm | 1987 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1448 mm | 1445 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2856 mm | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2290 kg | 2125 kg | 2316 kg | 2167 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 745 l | 470 l | 745 l | 709 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1645 l | 1290 l | 1645 l | 1739 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | 89 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
