Car comparison

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 Performance 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

Plaid 100 kWh

1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
VS

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

Performance 100 kWh

611 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2019-2021

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
  • Lightest
    2,190 kg
    4,828 lb
  • 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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
Power
1,020hp761kW
611hp456kW
Torque-
967Nm713lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,253kg4,967lb
Gross weight-
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
34.9s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.1s
2.5s
0-200 km/h
6.0s
Calculated
9.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.0s
Calculated
2.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.2s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
429Nm/t287lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
5,021mm198in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,690mm67in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,690mm67in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
709L
745L
Max trunk volume
1,739L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5

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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.0 s
2.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.1 s
2.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.0 s
9.1 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.5 s
1.6 s
330 ft
101 m
4.0 s
4.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.2 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
246 km/h
153 mph
210 km/h
130 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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
611 hp
456 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 409 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 Plaid 100 kWh: 409 hp (305 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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
2,253 kg
4,967 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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
261 km/h
162 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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh2.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 Performance 100 kWh: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
611 hp
456 kW
2.5 s
261 km/h
162 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 SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
Power
611 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 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 2021Plaid 100 kWhTeslaModel SFacelift 2016Performance 100 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
611 hp
456 kW
Torque
-
967 Nm
713 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.1 s
2.5 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,253 kg
4,967 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
5 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Has 409 hp more
  • Is 63 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 61 km/h (38 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 195 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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