Car comparison

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWhvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh

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

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Tesla Model S

70 70 kWh

315 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2015-2016
VS

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

60 60 kWh

315 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    441 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel S70 70 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
315hp235kW
315hp235kW
Torque
441Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,066kg4,555lb
2,027kg4,469lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
4,970mm196in
4,979mm196in
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
163mm6in
160mm6in
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 S70 70 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
33.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
315 hp
235 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
2,066 kg
4,555 lb
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
2,027 kg
4,469 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 S70 70 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 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 S70 70 kWh5.8 s
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh5.8 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 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 S70 70 kWh
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel S70 70 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
315 hp
235 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,066 kg
4,555 lb
2,027 kg
4,469 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
4,979 mm
196.0 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
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Has 1 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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