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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.

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021

Plaid 100 kWh

1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
VS

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2020

performance 2.9 TFSI V6

470 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2024-2024

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
  • 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 practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIRS5 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.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIRS5 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

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

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
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

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
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 2020performance 2.9 TFSI V6
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
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
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2020 performance 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 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

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