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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsAUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

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 RS7 Sportback (C8)

4.0 TFSI V8

600 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2019-2025

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 kWhAUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
1,020hp761kW
600hp447kW
Torque-
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Gross weight-
2,735kg6,030lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.1s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
6.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.0s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.2s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement-
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
5,009mm197in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,690mm67in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,690mm67in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
-
Trunk volume
709L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,739L
1,390L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
73L
CO2 emissions-
265g/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 kWhAUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.0 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.1 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.0 s
13.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.5 s
1.8 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
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
246 km/h
153 mph
189 km/h
117 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 420 hp more than AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh: 420 hp (313 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
2,065 kg
4,553 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.5 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,009 mm
197.2 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
-
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.1 s
3.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,009 mm
197.2 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
-
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
-
265 g/km
Trunk score
709 L
25.0 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Has 420 hp more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 175 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 174 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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