Car comparison

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWhvsCadillac XTS · Facelift 2017 28T

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

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Tesla Model 3

P50 50 kWh

261 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2017-2019
VS

Cadillac XTS · Facelift 2017

28T

269 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    209 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWhCadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Power
261hp195kW
269hp201kW
Torque-
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
886km551mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,694mm185in
5,103mm201in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,591mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
537L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
70L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWhCadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
269 hp
201 kW

Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T has 8 hp more than Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T: 8 hp (6 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
1,840 kg
4,057 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 3P50 50 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh5.8 s
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T8.1 s

Although Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T has more power, Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T: 2.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
269 hp
201 kW
8.1 s
218 km/h
135 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 3P50 50 kWh
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
537 L
19.0 cu ft
Length
5,103 mm
200.9 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWhCadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Power
261 hp
195 kW
269 hp
201 kW
Torque
-
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
537 L
19.0 cu ft
Length
5,103 mm
200.9 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
-
886 km
551 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
537 L
19.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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