Tesla Model S Performance vs BMW i5 M60 xDrive

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) for as low as €52990, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025) begins at €71450.

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) is a Liftback, whereas the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025) is a Sedan.

Property Tesla Model S Performance BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Years of Production 2020-2021 2023-2025
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Germany, China
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €52990 €71450
GCC Score 7.8 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025).

Property Tesla Model S Performance BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Range (EPA) 623 km 412 km
Range (WLTP) 639 km 516 km
Range (GCC) 568 km 413 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 103 kWh 84.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 98 kWh 81.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.3 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.8 km/kWh 5.09 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9 6.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025) maxes out at 206 kW.

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model S Performance BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Max Charging Power (AC) 16.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 206 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8.1 7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S Performance BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 580 kW 442 kW
Motor Power (hp) 778 hp 593 hp
Motor Torque 1140 Nm 820 Nm
0-100 km/h 2.5 s 3.8 s
Top Speed 261 km/h 230 km/h
Performance Score 8.1 6.9

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model S Performance BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Length 4970 mm 5060 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2156 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1900 mm
Height 1445 mm 1505 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2995 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021), but the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S Performance BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2316 kg 2380 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 490 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 785 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 5.9
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