COMPARISON
Full comparison of BMW M5 PHEV Competition and Tesla Model S Plaid: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.
| BMW M5 PHEV Competition | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 727 HP | 1020 HP |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 1420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s | 2.1 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Price | 125.000 EUR | 129.990 EUR |
| Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| CO2 (WLTP) | 235 g/km | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 466 L | 793 L |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 14.8 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Electric range | 40 km | 611 km |
| BMW M5 PHEV Competition | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | €2400 | €2000 |
| MOT | €800 | €400 |
| Maintenance | €950 | €350 |
| Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| Fuel/year | €2678 | €707 |
| Total/year | €8430 | €7950 |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| BMW M5 PHEV Competition | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5095 mm | 5021 mm |
| Width | 1973 mm | 1987 mm |
| Height | 1488 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2960 mm |
| Weight | 2382 kg | 2162 kg |
| Trunk (seats up) | 466 L | 793 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | — |
Practical summary based on the two chosen models
BMW M5 PHEV Competition: Performance and luxury
Tesla Model S Plaid: Daily use
AWD vs AWD
5 vs 5
Tesla Model S Plaid saves ~€1971/year in fuel (15,000 km).
Tesla Model S Plaid costs €4990 more in purchase price.
BMW M5 PHEV Competition: €3350/year · Tesla Model S Plaid: €2350/year (without fuel).
Detailed comparison between BMW M5 PHEV Competition and Tesla Model S Plaid.
| BMW M5 PHEV Competition | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| City | 12.5 L/100km | 17 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 14.5 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| Calm driving | 9 L/100km | 14 kWh/100km |
| Sport driving | 15 L/100km | 22 kWh/100km |
| City range | 640 km | 520 km |
| Highway range | 941 km | 680 km |
| BMW M5 PHEV Competition | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | €100.000 (80%) | €103.992 (80%) |
| After 3 years | €85.000 (68%) | €88.393 (68%) |
| After 5 years | €67.500 (54%) | €70.195 (54%) |
Merino leather, carbon fibre and brushed aluminium on every surface.
BMW OS 8.5 with 14.9" touchscreen and 12.3" digital instrumentation.
16-speaker system with 464 W surround sound.
Multi-colour ambient lighting with illuminated carbon-fibre panels.
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 M5 PHEV Competition usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.
BMW M5 PHEV Competition consumes less fuel than the Tesla Model S Plaid.
BMW M5 PHEV Competition is more comfortable for long trips.
BMW M5 PHEV Competition vs Tesla Model S Plaid: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.
