Tesla Model S
Car comparison
Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWhvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonTesla Model S · Facelift 2016
60 60 kWh
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.4 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph Unrestricted225 km/h140 mph Restricted
- Most powerful328 hp245 kW
- Highest torque525 Nm387 lb-ft
- Largest trunk745 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh
- Lightest2,027 kg4,469 lb
- Best power-to-weight155 hp/t116 kW/t6.4 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 328hp245kW | 315hp235kW |
| Torque | 525Nm387lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,141kg4,720lb | 2,027kg4,469lb |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg5,732lb | 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 | 82.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 77.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.4s Calculated | 33.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.7s Calculated | 14.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated | 155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 245Nm/t164lb-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.
| Metric | TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.4 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.4 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 | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.7 s | 14.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 160 km/h 100 mph | 155 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 328 hp 245 kW |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh | 315 hp 235 kW |
Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh has 13 hp more than Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh and Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh: 13 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 525 Nm 387 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 2,141 kg 4,720 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel S70D 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 5.4 s |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh | 5.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 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 S70D 70 kWh | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | 328 hp 245 kW | 5.4 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 328 hp 245 kW | 315 hp 235 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 525 Nm 387 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.4 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 | 2,141 kg 4,720 lb | 2,027 kg 4,469 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 155 hp/t 116 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh
- Has 13 hp more
- Has 85 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- 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
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh
- Is 114 kg lighter
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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