Size comparison · drawn to scale
Maserati Ghibli (M157) vs Tesla Model S: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Model S 15 mm0.6 in wider
- Height Ghibli (M157) 21 mm0.8 in taller
- Boot Model S 245 L8.7 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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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 Ghibli (M157) is 9 mm0.4 in shorter, 15 mm0.6 in narrower and 21 mm0.8 in taller than the Model S. Its wheelbase is 38 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | Ghibli (M157) | Model S | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,971 mm16 ft 4 in16 ft 4 in4,971 mm | 4,980 mm16 ft 4 in16 ft 4 in4,980 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,945 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,945 mm | 1,960 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,960 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.8% |
| Height | 1,461 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,461 mm | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | +21 mm+0.8 in +1.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,998 mm | 2,960 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,960 mm | +38 mm+1 in +1.3% |
| Footprint | 9.67 m²104.1 sq ft104.1 sq ft9.67 m² | 9.76 m²105.1 sq ft105.1 sq ft9.76 m² | −0.09 m²−1.0 sq ft −0.9% |
| Boot | 500 L17.7 cu ft17.7 cu ft500 L | 745 L26.3 cu ft26.3 cu ft745 L | −245 L−8.7 cu ft −32.9% |
| Kerb weight | 2,010 kg4,431 lb4,431 lb2,010 kg | 2,108–2,311 kg4,647–5,095 lb4,647–5,095 lb2,108–2,311 kg | −98 kg−216 lb −4.6% |
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.
Ghibli (M157)
- Single garage
- Tight 529 mm1 ft 9 in to spare in length, 528 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 29 mm1 in to spare in length, 278 mm11 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 Maserati Ghibli (M157) or the Tesla Model S?
They are practically the same size. The Ghibli (M157) is 9 mm shorter, 15 mm narrower and 21 mm taller than the Model S. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer.
Will the Maserati Ghibli (M157) and the Tesla Model S fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Maserati Ghibli (M157) fits, but it is tight to get out (529 mm to spare in length, 528 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.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Tesla Model S: 745 L against 500 L in the Maserati Ghibli (M157) (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.
