2023 Tesla Model S Plaid (AWD) vs 2021 BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Tesla Model S vs BMW 8 Series Coupe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceTesla Model S: AED 550,790BMW 8 Series Coupe: AED 550,490BMW 8 Series Coupe is AED 300 cheaper.
- PowerTesla Model S: 1020 hpBMW 8 Series Coupe: 340 hpTesla Model S makes 680 hp more.
- TorqueTesla Model S: 1423 NmBMW 8 Series Coupe: 500 NmTesla Model S makes 923 Nm more.
- LengthTesla Model S: 4970 mmBMW 8 Series Coupe: 4851 mmTesla Model S is 119 mm longer.
- SeatingTesla Model S: 5 SeaterBMW 8 Series Coupe: 4 SeaterTesla Model S seats 5 Seater; BMW 8 Series Coupe seats 4 Seater.
- Boot spaceTesla Model S: 894 LBMW 8 Series Coupe: 420 LTesla Model S carries 474 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Tesla Model S or BMW 8 Series Coupe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BMW 8 Series Coupe is AED 300 cheaper. Tesla Model S makes 680 hp more. Tesla Model S seats 5 Seater; BMW 8 Series Coupe seats 4 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Tesla
Model S Plaid (AWD)
AED 550,790*
BMW
8 Series Coupe 840i
AED 550,490*
Select Car
Select Car
Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
-
-
1020
1423
Electric
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
6
Displacement (cc)
-
3000
Power (hp)
1020
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
1423
500
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
68
13.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
13.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
2.1
322
5
250
0 to 100 (s)
2.1
5
Top Speed (km/h)
322
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
Twin Motor
130 kWh
-
-
637
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Twin Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
130 kWh
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
637
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4970
1964
1445
2960
-
-
-
894
-
-
4851
1902
1346
2822
-
-
-
420
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
-
Length (mm)
4970
4851
Width (mm)
1964
1902
Height (mm)
1445
1346
Wheelbase (mm)
2960
2822
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
894
420
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
4 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
4 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist