BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive vs Tesla Model S Plaid

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Tesla Model S Plaid 2.1 s Runner-up: 5.9 s
Power winner Tesla Model S Plaid 1,020 hp Runner-up: 258 hp
Cargo winner Tesla Model S Plaid 793 L Runner-up: 520 L
Price winner BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive $58,395 Runner-up: $89,990

Key differences

  • Tesla Model S Plaid is quicker from 0-100 km/h (2.1 s vs 5.9 s).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more power (1,020 hp vs 258 hp).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more cargo volume (793 L vs 520 L).
  • BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive has the lower starting MSRP ($58,395 vs $89,990).
2025 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive studio car image
BMW
2025 · Hybrid Sedan
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid studio car image
Tesla
2026 · Electric Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h5.9 s2.1 s
Top Speed250 km/h322 km/h
Power258 hp1,020 hp
Torque400 Nm1,420 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range615 km
Battery100 kWh
Fuel Tank59 L
Efficiency7.8 L/100km17.3 L/100km
CO2 Emissions178 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging250 kW
Size & Capacity
Length5,060 mm4,970 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm117 mm
Cargo520 L793 L
Curb Weight1,830 kg2,162 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.2 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$58,395$89,990