COMPARISON
Full comparison of BMW 520d xDrive and Tesla Model S Plaid: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.
| BMW 520d xDrive | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 HP | 1020 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 1420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s | 2.1 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Price | 58.900 EUR | 129.990 EUR |
| Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| CO2 (WLTP) | 140 g/km | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 520 L | 793 L |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | — | 100 kWh |
| Electric range | — | 611 km |
| BMW 520d xDrive | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | €2000 | €2000 |
| MOT | €400 | €400 |
| Maintenance | €450 | €350 |
| Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| Fuel/year | €1391 | €707 |
| Total/year | €5010 | €7950 |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| BMW 520d xDrive | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 5021 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm | 1987 mm |
| Height | 1515 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2960 mm |
| Weight | 1905 kg | 2162 kg |
| Trunk (seats up) | 520 L | 793 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | — |
Practical summary based on the two chosen models
BMW 520d xDrive: Daily use
Tesla Model S Plaid: Daily use
AWD vs AWD
5 vs 5
Tesla Model S Plaid saves ~€684/year in fuel (15,000 km).
Tesla Model S Plaid costs €71.090 more in purchase price.
BMW 520d xDrive: €2450/year · Tesla Model S Plaid: €2350/year (without fuel).
Detailed comparison between BMW 520d xDrive and Tesla Model S Plaid.
| BMW 520d xDrive | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| City | 6.2 L/100km | 17 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 4.8 L/100km | 14.5 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 5.3 L/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| Calm driving | 4.5 L/100km | 14 kWh/100km |
| Sport driving | 7 L/100km | 22 kWh/100km |
| City range | 968 km | 520 km |
| Highway range | 1250 km | 680 km |
| BMW 520d xDrive | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | €47.120 (80%) | €103.992 (80%) |
| After 3 years | €40.052 (68%) | €88.393 (68%) |
| After 5 years | €31.806 (54%) | €70.195 (54%) |
High-grade upholstery, wood and aluminium in a sober, well-assembled cabin.
Seats with lateral bolstering, electric adjustment and heating for driver and passenger.
LED strips along the dashboard and doors with several selectable tones.
Projection of speed, navigation and assistance on the windshield.
Premium audio system with 16 speakers and surround sound.
Independent temperature control for driver, passenger and rear seats.
Curved touchscreen with voice control, navigation and full connectivity.
17-inch horizontal touchscreen with 2200x1300 pixels controlling nearly all car functions.
Ventilated seats with 12-way electric adjustment and vegan finishes.
Clean design without conventional instrument cluster; all info is shown on the center screen.
Panoramic glass roof that increases the sense of space and natural light.
AMD Ryzen processor capable of AAA gaming on the center screen.
Climate control with HEPA filter and three independent zones.
Cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors for highway assist and manoeuvres.
delivers 1020 HP and estimated total cost €3057/year (fuel + insurance + maintenance).
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BMW 520d xDrive usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.
BMW 520d xDrive consumes less fuel than the Tesla Model S Plaid.
BMW 520d xDrive is more comfortable for long trips.
BMW 520d xDrive vs Tesla Model S Plaid: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.
