Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016
100D 100 kWh
422 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2017-2019
Car comparison
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWhvsPolestar 2 78 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Polestar 2
78 kWh
408 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.3 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful422 hp315 kW
- Highest torque660 Nm487 lb-ft
- Largest trunk745 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Polestar 2 78 kWh
- Lightest2,113 kg4,658 lb
- Best power-to-weight193 hp/t144 kW/t5.2 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | Polestar278 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 422hp315kW | 408hp304kW |
| Torque | 660Nm487lb-ft | 660Nm487lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,215kg4,883lb | 2,113kg4,658lb |
| Gross weight | 2,694kg5,939lb | 2,600kg5,732lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 52.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.1s Calculated | 40.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s Calculated | 4.4s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb Calculated | 193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton Calculated | 312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 4,970mm196in | 4,606mm181in |
| Width | 1,964mm77in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,479mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,960mm117in | 2,735mm108in |
| Front track | 1,662mm65in | 1,602mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,700mm67in | 1,601mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 160mm6in | 151mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 745L | - |
| Max trunk volume | 1,645L | 440L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | Polestar278 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 4.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.1 s | 40.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.6 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 177 km/h 110 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | 422 hp 315 kW |
| Polestar278 kWh | 408 hp 304 kW |
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh has 14 hp more than Polestar 2 78 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Polestar 2 78 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
| Polestar278 kWh | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb |
| Polestar278 kWh | 2,113 kg 4,658 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Polestar278 kWh | 205 km/h 127 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | 4.3 s |
| Polestar278 kWh | 4.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh and Polestar 2 78 kWh: 0.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | 191 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| Polestar278 kWh | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | 422 hp 315 kW | 4.3 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Polestar278 kWh | 408 hp 304 kW | 4.7 s | 205 km/h 127 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 2016100D 100 kWh |
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| Polestar278 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh | Polestar278 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 422 hp 315 kW | 408 hp 304 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb | 2,113 kg 4,658 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 191 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh
- Has 14 hp more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
- Has 305 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Polestar 2 78 kWh
- Is 102 kg lighter
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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