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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsAUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 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)

performance 4.0 TFSI V8

630 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2022-2025

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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
1,020hp761kW
630hp470kW
Torque-
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Gross weight-
2,735kg6,030lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
58.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.1s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
6.0s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.0s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.2s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
412Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement-
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
5,008mm197in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,951mm77in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,929mm115in
Front track
1,690mm67in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,690mm67in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
-
Trunk volume
709L
523L
Max trunk volume
1,739L
1,382L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
73L

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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
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
11.5 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
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
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.2 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
246 km/h
153 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 390 hp more than AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh: 390 hp (291 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)performance 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 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
AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,008 mm
197.2 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhAUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
-
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.1 s
3.4 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,008 mm
197.2 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
-
584 km
363 mi
Trunk score
709 L
25.0 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Has 390 hp more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 161 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 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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