Car comparison

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWhvsTesla Model S 85D 85 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

Tesla Model S

85D 85 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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 kWhTeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Power
422hp315kW
417hp311kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
-
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,199kg4,848lb
Gross weight
2,694kg5,939lb
2,640kg5,820lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Length
4,970mm196in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
163mm6in
Trunk volume
745L
745L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWhTeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh
422 hp
315 kW
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh has 5 hp more than Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh: 5 hp (4 kW).

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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
2,199 kg
4,848 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWh4.3 s
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh4.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh and Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh: 0.1 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
4.4 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.

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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Power
417 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2016100D 100 kWhTeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Power
422 hp
315 kW
417 hp
311 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
2,199 kg
4,848 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
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 100D 100 kWh

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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