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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWhvsAUDI S5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

90D 90 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017
VS

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    417 hp
    311 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWhAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
417hp311kW
347hp259kW
Torque
658Nm485lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,148kg4,736lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
935km581mi
Calculated
Displacement-
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,979mm196in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
745L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank-
58L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWhAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
19.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh has 70 hp more than AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
658 Nm
485 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
2,148 kg
4,736 lb
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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 201690D 90 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
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 2016 90D 90 kWh and AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 0.5 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 201690D 90 kWh
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.9 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 201690D 90 kWh
Power
417 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWhAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
417 hp
311 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
658 Nm
485 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,148 kg
4,736 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
-
935 km
581 mi
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 315 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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