Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021
Car comparison
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2020
performance 2.9 TFSI V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.1 s
- Fastest top speed322 km/h200 mph
- Most powerful1,020 hp761 kW
- Best power-to-weight466 hp/t347 kW/t2.1 kg/hp
- Largest trunk709 L
- Best overall score91/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best practicality score87/100
AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6
- Lightest1,735 kg3,825 lb
- Best economy score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1,020hp761kW | 470hp350kW |
| Torque | - | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,190kg4,828lb | 1,735kg3,825lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,320kg5,115lb |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated | 71.3s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1s | 3.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 6.0s Calculated | 12.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.0s Calculated | 3.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 9.2s Calculated | 11.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb Calculated | 271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | - | 346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 592km368mi Calculated |
| Displacement | - | 2,894cc177cu in |
| Length | 5,021mm198in | 4,777mm188in |
| Width | 1,987mm78in | 1,866mm73in |
| Height | 1,431mm56in | 1,407mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,960mm117in | 2,831mm111in |
| Front track | 1,690mm67in | 1,598mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,690mm67in | 1,588mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 158mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 709L | 465L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,739L | 1,280L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | - | 58L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 222g/km |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.0 s | 3.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.1 s | 3.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 6.0 s | 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.5 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.0 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.0 s | 7.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 7.7 s | 9.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 9.2 s | 11.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 246 km/h 153 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 1,020 hp 761 kW |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 | 470 hp 350 kW |
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 550 hp more than AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6 and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh: 550 hp (410 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2,190 kg 4,828 lb |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2.1 s |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 | 3.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6: 1.6 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 466 hp/t 347 kW/t 2.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 1,020 hp 761 kW | 2.1 s | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 | 470 hp 350 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 1,020 hp 761 kW | 470 hp 350 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | - | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.1 s | 3.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,190 kg 4,828 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 592 km 368 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 222 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 709 L 25.0 cu ft | 465 L 16.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 466 hp/t 347 kW/t 2.1 kg/hp | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh
- Has 550 hp more
- Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 195 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 244 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6
- Is 455 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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