Compare Karma GSe-6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs Tesla Model S Performance

Engine

91.5L Electric

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Engine

Electric

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Economy

City: 23 MPG

Hwy: 30 MPG

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.1 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

N/A

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

N/A

Trunk Volume

11.9 ft³

Trunk Volume

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

58.1 ft³

3

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2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Rear View Driving

53

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2017-2020 Tesla Model S P100D Rear Angle View

46

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

91.5L Electric

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Electric

Horsepower

536 hp

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

N/A

Torque

550 lb-ft

369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

N/A

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

5,062 lbs

4,134 lbs

4,941 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

70 MPG

26 MPG

N/A

City

N/A

23 MPG

N/A

Highway

N/A

30 MPG

N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

N/A

6.8 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.2 gallons

21.1 gallons

N/A

Cruising Range City

N/A

485.3 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

N/A

633 miles

N/A

Exterior Dimensions

Length

199.4 in

196.4 in

196 in

Height

52.4 in

56.3 in

56.9 in

Max Width

78.1 in

73.8 in

77.3 in

Front Width

N/A

63.8 in

65.4 in

Rear Width

N/A

64.1 in

66.9 in

Wheelbase

124.4 in

115.7 in

116.5 in

Ground Clearance

5.4 in

3.7 in

4.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

4 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

N/A

41.9 in

42.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

N/A

36.9 in

38.8 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

57.8 in

57.7 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

58.9 in

55 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

N/A

35 in

35.4 in

Rear Seat Headroom

N/A

35.9 in

35.3 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

56.5 in

55 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

58.6 in

54.7 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

N/A

11.9 ft³

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

N/A

26.3 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

58.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

40.4 ft

39.1 ft

38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

N/A

Front Wheel Size

21" x 8.5"

19" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

21" x 9"

19" x 9"

19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/40R21

P245/40ZR19

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire

P265/40R21

P275/35ZR19

P245/45WR19

Standard Exterior Colors

Coastal White

Black
Polar White

Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

Borrego Black

Cirrus Silver Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Selenite Grey Magno
designo Manufaktur Arabian Grey
designo Manufaktur Cashmere White Magno
designo Manufaktur Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
designo Manufaktur Deep Green
designo Manufaktur Graphite Metallic
designo Manufaktur Midnight Blue
designo Manufaktur Teide Light Grey

Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

Crystal Cove, Leather Seat Trim
Palisades, Leather Seat Trim

Armagnac Brown/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Classic Red/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
Deep White/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
designo Black/Titanium, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
designo Titian Red, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, Leather Upholstery
Marsala/Espresso, Leather Upholstery
Yacht Blue/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery

Black, Synthetic Leather Seat Trim
Cream, Synthetic Leather Seat Trim
White/Black, Synthetic Leather Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Magma Grey/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Magma Grey/Macchiato, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Marsala Brown/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Sahara Beige, Nappa Leather Upholstery

N/A

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Not Available

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

8 Years / Unlimited Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

N/A

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Compare Karma GSe-6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs Tesla Model S Performance

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary