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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 P100D 100 kWhvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh

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

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

P100D 100 kWh

605 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2019
VS

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021

Long Range 100 kWh

670 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P100D 100 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2016P100D 100 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
Power
605hp451kW
670hp500kW
Torque
920Nm679lb-ft
-
Curb weight
2,241kg4,941lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
-
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
38.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
38.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
3.2s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
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Length
4,979mm196in
5,021mm198in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,690mm67in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,690mm67in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
158mm6in
Trunk volume
745L
709L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
1,739L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2016P100D 100 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
3.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
10.9 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
1.6 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.4 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh has 65 hp more than Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P100D 100 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P100D 100 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh: 65 hp (48 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P100D 100 kWh
2,241 kg
4,941 lb
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
2,105 kg
4,641 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 2016P100D 100 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 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

Although Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh has more power, Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P100D 100 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P100D 100 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh: 0.5 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 2016P100D 100 kWh
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P100D 100 kWh
605 hp
451 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
670 hp
500 kW
3.2 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 2016P100D 100 kWh
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
709 L
25.0 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2016P100D 100 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
Power
605 hp
451 kW
670 hp
500 kW
Torque
920 Nm
679 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
2.7 s
3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,241 kg
4,941 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
709 L
25.0 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
709 L
25.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

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