Car comparison

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWhvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh

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

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Tesla Model S

85D 85 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2014-2016
VS

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

90D 90 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    417 hp
    311 kW
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
Power
417hp311kW
417hp311kW
Torque-
658Nm485lb-ft
Curb weight
2,199kg4,848lb
2,148kg4,736lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
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
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
306Nm/t205lb-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 S85D 85 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
17.4 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
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
417 hp
311 kW

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
2,199 kg
4,848 lb
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
2,148 kg
4,736 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 S85D 85 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 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 S85D 85 kWh4.4 s
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh4.4 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 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 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 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
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
Power
417 hp
311 kW
417 hp
311 kW
Torque
-
658 Nm
485 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 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
2,199 kg
4,848 lb
2,148 kg
4,736 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
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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