Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWhvsAUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI S7 Sportback (C8)
2.9 TFSI V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque658 Nm485 lb-ft
- Lightest2,148 kg4,736 lb
- Largest trunk745 L
- Best overall score81/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best practicality score87/100
AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6
- Most powerful444 hp331 kW
- Best power-to-weight198 hp/t147 kW/t5.1 kg/hp
- Best economy score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 417hp311kW | 444hp331kW |
| Torque | 658Nm485lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,148kg4,736lb | 2,248kg4,956lb |
| Gross weight | 2,640kg5,820lb | - |
| 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 | 84.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 4.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.4s Calculated | 19.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 4.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated | 267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 682km424mi Calculated |
| Displacement | - | 2,894cc177cu in |
| Length | 4,979mm196in | 4,978mm196in |
| Width | 1,964mm77in | 1,908mm75in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,417mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,960mm117in | 2,929mm115in |
| Front track | 1,662mm65in | 1,654mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,700mm67in | 1,636mm64in |
| Ground clearance | 160mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 745L | 697L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,645L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | - | 73L |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.4 s | 19.2 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 | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.6 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 176 km/h 110 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | 417 hp 311 kW |
| AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 | 444 hp 331 kW |
AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6 has 27 hp more than Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh and AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6: 27 hp (20 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | 658 Nm 485 lb-ft |
| AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | 2,148 kg 4,736 lb |
| AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 | 2,248 kg 4,956 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | 4.4 s |
| AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 | 4.6 s |
Although AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6 has more power, Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh and AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 | 198 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | 417 hp 311 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 | 444 hp 331 kW | 4.6 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh | AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 417 hp 311 kW | 444 hp 331 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 658 Nm 485 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.6 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 | 2,248 kg 4,956 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 682 km 424 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | 697 L 24.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 198 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,809 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh
- Has 58 Nm more
- Is 100 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 48 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6
- Has 27 hp more
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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