USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model X Plaid vs Audi e-tron S

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General Info

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $93490. The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $38888 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Tesla Model X Plaid Audi e-tron S
Years of Production 2021-… 2020-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture USA Belgium, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $93490 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $46000 $38888
GCC Score 8 6.3

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).

Property Tesla Model X Plaid Audi e-tron S
Range (EPA) 333 mi 208 mi
Range (WLTP) 337 mi 232 mi
Range (GCC) 300 mi 196 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 95 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 95 kWh 86.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 31.7 kWh/100 mi 44.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.16 mi/kWh 2.27 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.4 3.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) maxes out at 155 kW.

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model X Plaid Audi e-tron S
Max Charging Power (AC) 11.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 155 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7.6 6.7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Tesla Model X Plaid Audi e-tron S
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) IM (front), 2 IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 760 kW 370 kW
Motor Power (hp) 1019 hp 496 hp
Motor Torque 752 lb-ft 718 lb-ft
0-60 mph 2.5 s 4.3 s
Top Speed 163 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 8.1 6.6

Dimensions

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model X Plaid Audi e-tron S
Length 199.1 in 193 in
Width (with Mirrors) 89.4 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 78.7 in 77.8 in
Height 66.1 in 64.1 in
Wheelbase 116.7 in 115.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) features a larger trunk, but the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).

Property Tesla Model X Plaid Audi e-tron S
Number of Seats 6 5
Curb Weight 5248 lb 6074 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15 ft3 23.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 85.8 ft3 58.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 6.5 ft3 1.8 ft3
Towing Capacity 5000 lb 4000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 8.9 7.7
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