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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhvsTesla Model S P85D 85 kWh

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

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh

539 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017
VS

Tesla Model S

P85D 85 kWh

463 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    539 hp
    402 kW
  • Highest torque
    967 Nm
    713 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,196 kg
    4,841 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • 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 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhTeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
Power
539hp402kW
463hp345kW
Torque
967Nm713lb-ft
967Nm713lb-ft
Curb weight
2,196kg4,841lb
2,251kg4,963lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
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
44.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
11.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
440Nm/t295lb-ft/ton
Calculated
430Nm/t287lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
4,979mm196in
4,970mm196in
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
160mm6in
163mm6in
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 SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhTeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.3 s
13.0 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
1.7 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
539 hp
402 kW
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
463 hp
345 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh has 76 hp more than Tesla Model S P85D 85 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S P85D 85 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh: 76 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
967 Nm
713 lb-ft
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
967 Nm
713 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
2,196 kg
4,841 lb
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
2,251 kg
4,963 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 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SP85D 85 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh and Tesla Model S P85D 85 kWh: 0.3 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 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
539 hp
402 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
463 hp
345 kW
3.3 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 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh
Power
539 hp
402 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 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 SP85D 85 kWh
Power
463 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2016P90D Ludicrous 90 kWhTeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
Power
539 hp
402 kW
463 hp
345 kW
Torque
967 Nm
713 lb-ft
967 Nm
713 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,196 kg
4,841 lb
2,251 kg
4,963 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
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 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
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 P90D Ludicrous 90 kWh

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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