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Side-by-side verified model comparison
Tesla Model Y vs BMW X5
A verified side-by-side comparison of Tesla Model Y and BMW X5, using generation-level specs, official EPA records and NHTSA safety data where available.
At a glance
| Metric | Tesla Model Y | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2020 - present | 1999 - present |
| Verified generations | 1 | 2 |
| Peak power | 514 hp | 530 hp |
| Best EPA combined | — | 25 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | 4★ |
| Open recalls (2020/2019) | 24 | 13 |
| Latest dimensions | 4751 × 1921 × 1624 mm | 4922 × 2004 × 1745 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1961 kg (4323 lbs) | 2277 kg (5020 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid |
If power matters most
BMW X5 with a verified peak of 530 hp.
If safety is the filter
Tesla Model Y, based on the newest NHTSA overall star rating on file.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Tesla Model YModel Y RWD | BMW X5X5 G05 xDrive40i 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Single motor | I6 |
| Displacement | — | 3.0L (2998 cc) |
| Aspiration | Electric | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 450 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.6 s | 5.5 s |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed | Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | — | 22.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | — | 29.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | — | 25.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 455 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 60.0 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | 201 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4751 mm | 4922 mm |
| Width | 1921 mm | 2004 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2975 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1909 kg | 2110 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 4 / 7 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which has more horsepower, the Model Y or the X5?
BMW X5 reaches the higher verified peak at 530 hp, compared with 514 hp for the Tesla Model Y.
Which is safer: Model Y or X5?
Tesla Model Y has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; BMW X5 has 4★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.