Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016
Performance 100 kWh
611 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2019-2021
Car comparison
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 Performance 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 2021
Long Range 100 kWh
670 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 Performance 100 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.5 s
- Fastest top speed261 km/h162 mph
- Largest trunk745 L
- Best overall score88/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh
- Most powerful670 hp500 kW
- Lightest2,105 kg4,641 lb
- Best power-to-weight318 hp/t237 kW/t3.1 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 611hp456kW | 670hp500kW |
| Torque | 967Nm713lb-ft | - |
| Curb weight | 2,253kg4,967lb | 2,105kg4,641lb |
| Gross weight | 2,720kg5,997lb | - |
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 34.9s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph Calculated | 38.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.5s | 3.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.1s Calculated | 10.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.4s Calculated | 3.0s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 10.3s Calculated | 11.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated | 318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 429Nm/t287lb-ft/ton Calculated | - |
| Length | 4,970mm196in | 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 | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.4 s | 3.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.5 s | 3.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.1 s | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | 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 | 4.3 s | 4.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.6 s | 7.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.6 s | 9.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.3 s | 11.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 130 mph | 201 km/h 125 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | 611 hp 456 kW |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh | 670 hp 500 kW |
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh has 59 hp more than Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 Performance 100 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 Performance 100 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh: 59 hp (44 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | 2,253 kg 4,967 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | 261 km/h 162 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | 2.5 s |
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh | 3.2 s |
Although Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh has more power, Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 Performance 100 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 Performance 100 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh: 0.7 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | 271 hp/t 202 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | 611 hp 456 kW | 2.5 s | 261 km/h 162 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 611 hp 456 kW | 670 hp 500 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 967 Nm 713 lb-ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.5 s | 3.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,253 kg 4,967 lb | 2,105 kg 4,641 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | 709 L 25.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 318 hp/t 237 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 Performance 100 kWh
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 36 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh
- Has 59 hp more
- Is 148 kg lighter
- Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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