Size comparison · drawn to scale
Acura RLX vs Tesla Model S: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Model S 70 mm3 in wider
- Height RLX 25 mm1 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The RLX is 2 mm0.1 in longer, 70 mm3 in narrower and 25 mm1 in taller than the Model S. Its wheelbase is 110 mm4 in shorter.
| Dimension | RLX | Model S | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,982 mm16 ft 4 in16 ft 4 in4,982 mm | 4,980 mm16 ft 4 in16 ft 4 in4,980 mm | +2 mm+0.1 in |
| Width | 1,890 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,890 mm | 1,960 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,960 mm | −70 mm−3 in −3.6% |
| Height | 1,465 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,465 mm | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | +25 mm+1 in +1.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,850 mm | 2,960 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,960 mm | −110 mm−4 in −3.7% |
| Footprint | 9.42 m²101.4 sq ft101.4 sq ft9.42 m² | 9.76 m²105.1 sq ft105.1 sq ft9.76 m² | −0.34 m²−3.7 sq ft −3.5% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 745 L26.3 cu ft26.3 cu ft745 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 2,108–2,311 kg4,647–5,095 lb4,647–5,095 lb2,108–2,311 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
RLX
- Single garage
- Tight 518 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 555 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 18 mm0.7 in to spare in length, 305 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Model S
- Single garage
- Tight 520 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 520 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 20 mm0.8 in to spare in length, 270 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Acura RLX or the Tesla Model S?
The Tesla Model S is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The RLX is 2 mm longer, 70 mm narrower and 25 mm taller than the Model S. Its wheelbase is 110 mm shorter.
Will the Acura RLX and the Tesla Model S fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Acura RLX fits, but it is tight to get out (518 mm to spare in length, 555 mm each side). The Tesla Model S fits, but it is tight to get out (520 mm to spare in length, 520 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

