Car comparison

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsTesla Model S P85 85 kWh

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

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021

Plaid 100 kWh

1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
VS

Tesla Model S

P85 85 kWh

416 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,020 hp
    761 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    466 hp/t
    347 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    91/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhTeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
1,020hp761kW
416hp310kW
Torque-
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight-
2,590kg5,710lb
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
53.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
6.0s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.0s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
5,021mm198in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,963mm77in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,690mm67in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,690mm67in
1,699mm67in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
155mm6in
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.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhTeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.0 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.0 s
24.1 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
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
246 km/h
153 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
1,020 hp
761 kW
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
416 hp
310 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 604 hp more than Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh: 604 hp (450 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
2,100 kg
4,630 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 2021Plaid 100 kWh
322 km/h
200 mph
TeslaModel SP85 85 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh2.1 s
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh4.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh: 2.3 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 2021Plaid 100 kWh
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
1,020 hp
761 kW
2.1 s
322 km/h
200 mph
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
416 hp
310 kW
4.4 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
0-100 km/h2.1 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 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
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhTeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
-
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.1 s
4.4 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
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
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
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Has 604 hp more
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 102 km/h (63 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 268 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 P85 85 kWh

  • Is 90 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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