Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021
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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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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 RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8
- Lightest2,065 kg4,553 lb
- Best economy score73/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | AUDIRS7 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.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | AUDIRS7 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 1,020 hp 761 kW |
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 630 hp 470 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2.1 s |
| AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | 3.4 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | AUDIRS7 Sportback (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 35.20 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,281 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
AUDI RS7 Sportback (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8
- Is 125 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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