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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWhvsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh

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

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

100D 100 kWh

422 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026

EQS 450+ 122 kWh

408 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    315 kW
  • Highest torque
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,215 kg
    4,883 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWhMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Power
422hp315kW
408hp304kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Gross weight
2,694kg5,939lb
3,120kg6,878lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
4,970mm196in
5,225mm206in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,662mm65in
-
Rear track
1,700mm67in
-
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
745L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWhMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
34.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
2,550 kg
5,622 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 2016100D 100 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 100D 100 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh: 1.6 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 2016100D 100 kWh
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh
422 hp
315 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
408 hp
304 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 2016100D 100 kWh
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWhMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Power
422 hp
315 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
2,550 kg
5,622 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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