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Tesla Model X · Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWhvsTesla Model X Performance 100 kWh

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

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Tesla Model X · Facelift 2021

Plaid 100 kWh

1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2021-present
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model X Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,020 hp
    761 kW
  • Lightest
    2,445 kg
    5,390 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    417 hp/t
    311 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhTeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
Power
1,020hp761kW
611hp456kW
Torque
1,200Nm885lb-ft
-
Curb weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,562kg5,648lb
Gross weight-
3,120kg6,878lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
25.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
31.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.6s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
7.9s
Calculated
9.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.5s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
10.1s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
417hp/t311kW/t189hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
491Nm/t328lb-ft/ton
Calculated
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Length
5,057mm199in
5,036mm198in
Width
1,999mm79in
1,999mm79in
Height
1,680mm66in
1,684mm66in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,705mm67in
1,705mm67in
Rear track
1,710mm67in
1,710mm67in
Ground clearance
206mm8in
223mm9in
Trunk volume
425L
357L
Max trunk volume
2,314L
2,166L
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 XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhTeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.5 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.6 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.9 s
9.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.4 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
1,020 hp
761 kW
TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
611 hp
456 kW

Tesla Model X Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 409 hp more than Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWh and Tesla Model X 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 XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
2,445 kg
5,390 lb
TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
2,562 kg
5,648 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 XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
262 km/h
163 mph
TeslaModel XPerformance 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model X Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and Tesla Model X Performance 100 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 XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
417 hp/t
311 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
1,020 hp
761 kW
2.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph
TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
611 hp
456 kW
2.9 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 XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
5,057 mm
199.1 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
Power
611 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,684 mm
66.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel XFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhTeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
611 hp
456 kW
Torque
1,200 Nm
885 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
2.6 s
2.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,445 kg
5,390 lb
2,562 kg
5,648 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
5,057 mm
199.1 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,684 mm
66.3 in
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
417 hp/t
311 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model X Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Has 409 hp more
  • Is 117 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 179 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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