Comparison: wheelbase Tesla Model S vs. competitors 2025
The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Hatchbacks like the Tesla Model S may have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces.With it’s
length of 5021 mm and
bootspace of 793 l,
the Tesla Model S has a wheelbase of 2960 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (V297 ), which is 250mm more than the Model S -
3210 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Tesla and the Mercedes-Benz is 202mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " schrägheck" category belongs to Citroen Ami , which is 1728 mm - that makes it 1232mm shorter than the Tesla in question.
Tesla Model S - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?
Tesla Model S generations
(Wheelbase)
Tesla Model S generationsGeneration year | Wheelbase |
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Model S, Model year 2013 (1.Generation) | 2960 mm |
Model S, Model year 2016 (1.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 2960 mm |
Model S, Model year 2021 (Model S 1.Generation (2. Facelift)) | 2960 mm |
The difference in wheelbase between first generation (1.Generation) from 2013 and last generation (Model S 1.Generation (2. Facelift)) from 2021 is 0cm mm.
The wheelbase of the current generation of Model S is 2960 mm.
The wheelbase compared to other Tesla models
Tesla Model S vs other current cars by Tesla
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: Model S vs. other models by TeslaVariant name | Wheelbase |
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Model 3 | 2875 mm |
Model S | 2960 mm |
Model X | 2965 mm |
Cybertruck | 3630 mm |
How does the wheelbase of the Tesla Model S compare to it's nearest competitors?
Tesla Model S vs. similar cars
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: Tesla Model S vs. similar carsCar model | Wheelbase |
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Mercedes-Benz EQS 2024 | 3210 mm |
ZEEKR 001 2024 | 2999 mm |
VW ID.7 2023 | 2971 mm |
Tesla Model S 2021 | 2960 mm |
Hyundai IONIQ 6 2022 | 2950 mm |
KIA Stinger 2017 | 2905 mm |
NIO ET5 2023 | 2888 mm |
Tesla Model 3 2023 | 2875 mm |
GWM ORA 07 2024 | 2870 mm |
BMW i4 2024 | 2856 mm |
Sono Motors Sion 2021 | 2830 mm |
Peugeot 508 2023 | 2793 mm |
VW ID.3 2023 | 2770 mm |
BYD Dolphin 2023 | 2700 mm |
GWM ORA 03 2024 | 2650 mm |
Hyundai i30 2024 | 2650 mm |
Skoda Scala 2024 | 2649 mm |
MG MG3 2024 | 2570 mm |
Mazda 2 Hybrid 2024 | 2560 mm |
Alpine A290 2024 | 2534 mm |
Daewoo Nexia 1995 | 2520 mm |
ARI Motors 452/802 2019 | 2300 mm |
ARI Motors 902 2023 | 1950 mm |
ARI Motors Soleno 2024 | 1930 mm |
Aixam Ambition 2023 | 1795 mm |
Aixam Minauto 2023 | 1795 mm |
Fiat Topolino 2023 | 1730 mm |
Citroen Ami 2024 | 1728 mm |
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