Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021
Plaid 100 kWh
1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
Car comparison
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVS
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016
60D 60 kWh
328 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.1 s
- Fastest top speed322 km/h200 mph
- Most powerful1,020 hp761 kW
- Best power-to-weight466 hp/t347 kW/t2.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score91/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh
- Lightest2,108 kg4,647 lb
- Largest trunk745 L
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1,020hp761kW | 328hp245kW |
| Torque | - | 525Nm387lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,190kg4,828lb | 2,108kg4,647lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600kg5,732lb |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated | 72.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1s | 5.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 6.0s Calculated | 31.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.0s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 9.2s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb Calculated | 156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | - | 249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 5,021mm198in | 4,979mm196in |
| Width | 1,987mm78in | 1,964mm77in |
| Height | 1,431mm56in | 1,445mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,960mm117in | 2,960mm117in |
| Front track | 1,690mm67in | 1,662mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,690mm67in | 1,700mm67in |
| Ground clearance | 158mm6in | 160mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 709L | 745L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,739L | 1,645L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.0 s | 5.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.1 s | 5.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 6.0 s | 31.5 s |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.5 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.0 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.0 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 7.7 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 9.2 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 246 km/h 153 mph | 158 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 1,020 hp 761 kW |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh | 328 hp 245 kW |
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 692 hp more than Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh: 692 hp (516 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2,190 kg 4,828 lb |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh | 2,108 kg 4,647 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 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 SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2.1 s |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh | 5.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh: 3.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 466 hp/t 347 kW/t 2.1 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh | 156 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 SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 1,020 hp 761 kW | 2.1 s | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh | 328 hp 245 kW | 5.4 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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| TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 1,020 hp 761 kW | 328 hp 245 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | - | 525 Nm 387 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.1 s | 5.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,190 kg 4,828 lb | 2,108 kg 4,647 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 709 L 25.0 cu ft | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 466 hp/t 347 kW/t 2.1 kg/hp | 156 hp/t 116 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh
- Has 692 hp more
- Is 3.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 102 km/h (63 mph) higher top speed
- Has 310 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
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh
- Is 82 kg lighter
- Has 36 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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