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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsAUDI E5 Sportback 100 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021

Plaid 100 kWh

1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
VS

AUDI E5 Sportback

100 kWh

787 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,020 hp
    761 kW
  • Lightest
    2,190 kg
    4,828 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    466 hp/t
    347 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    709 L
  • Best overall score
    91/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
Power
1,020hp761kW
787hp587kW
Torque-
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,343kg5,165lb
Gross weight-
2,779kg6,127lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
38.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.1s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
6.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.0s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.2s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
5,021mm198in
4,881mm192in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,950mm116in
Front track
1,690mm67in
1,677mm66in
Rear track
1,690mm67in
1,672mm66in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
-
Trunk volume
709L
347L
Max trunk volume
1,739L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.0 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.1 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.0 s
13.3 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.5 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.0 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.0 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.2 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
246 km/h
153 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
1,020 hp
761 kW
AUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
787 hp
587 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 233 hp more than AUDI E5 Sportback 100 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI E5 Sportback 100 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh: 233 hp (174 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
AUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
2,343 kg
5,165 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and AUDI E5 Sportback 100 kWh: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
AUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
336 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
1,020 hp
761 kW
2.1 s
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
787 hp
587 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
0-100 km/h2.1 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
709 L
25.0 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
AUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
Power
787 hp
587 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIE5 Sportback100 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
787 hp
587 kW
Torque
-
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.1 s
3.4 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,343 kg
5,165 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
709 L
25.0 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Trunk score
709 L
25.0 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
336 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Has 233 hp more
  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 82 km/h (51 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 130 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 362 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

AUDI E5 Sportback 100 kWh

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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