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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhvsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh

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

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh

539 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297)

EQS 580 120 kWh

523 hpElectricAWDLiftback / fastback2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    539 hp
    402 kW
  • Highest torque
    967 Nm
    713 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,196 kg
    4,841 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
Power
539hp402kW
523hp390kW
Torque
967Nm713lb-ft
855Nm631lb-ft
Curb weight
2,196kg4,841lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
3,060kg6,746lb
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
44.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
11.3s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
440Nm/t295lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
4,979mm196in
5,216mm205in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,512mm60in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,667mm66in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,682mm66in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
134mm5in
Trunk volume
745L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
1,770L
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 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.3 s
23.0 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
1.7 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
539 hp
402 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
523 hp
390 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
967 Nm
713 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
855 Nm
631 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
2,196 kg
4,841 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
2,510 kg
5,534 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 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh3.0 s
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh4.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
539 hp
402 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
523 hp
390 kW
4.3 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 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
Power
539 hp
402 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
Power
539 hp
402 kW
523 hp
390 kW
Torque
967 Nm
713 lb-ft
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,196 kg
4,841 lb
2,510 kg
5,534 lb
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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 112 Nm more
  • Is 314 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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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