Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021
Plaid 100 kWh
1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
Car comparison
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) AMG EQS 53 120 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297)
AMG EQS 53 120 kWh
761 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-2024
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
- Lightest2,190 kg4,828 lb
- Best power-to-weight466 hp/t347 kW/t2.1 kg/hp
- Largest trunk709 L
- Best overall score91/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1,020hp761kW | 761hp567kW |
| Torque | - | 1,020Nm752lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,190kg4,828lb | 2,605kg5,743lb |
| Gross weight | - | 3,225kg7,110lb |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated | 47.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1s | 3.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 6.0s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.0s Calculated | 3.2s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 9.2s Calculated | 11.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb Calculated | 292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | - | 392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 5,021mm198in | 5,223mm206in |
| Width | 1,987mm78in | 1,926mm76in |
| Height | 1,431mm56in | 1,518mm60in |
| Wheelbase | 2,960mm117in | 3,210mm126in |
| Front track | 1,690mm67in | 1,660mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,690mm67in | 1,653mm65in |
| Ground clearance | 158mm6in | 139mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 709L | 610L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,739L | 1,770L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 | 9.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 9.2 s | 11.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 246 km/h 153 mph | 194 km/h 121 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh | 761 hp 567 kW |
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 259 hp more than Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) AMG EQS 53 120 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) AMG EQS 53 120 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh: 259 hp (193 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh | 2,605 kg 5,743 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh | 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 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh | 3.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) AMG EQS 53 120 kWh: 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh | 292 hp/t 218 kW/t 3.4 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh | 761 hp 567 kW | 3.4 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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| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh |
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| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)AMG EQS 53 120 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 1,020 hp 761 kW | 761 hp 567 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | - | 1,020 Nm 752 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.1 s | 3.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,190 kg 4,828 lb | 2,605 kg 5,743 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | 709 L 25.0 cu ft | 610 L 21.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 466 hp/t 347 kW/t 2.1 kg/hp | 292 hp/t 218 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh
- Has 259 hp more
- Is 415 kg lighter
- Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
- Has 174 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 99 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) AMG EQS 53 120 kWh
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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