Porsche Taycan 4S vs Tesla Model S 90D

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) for as low as €58990, while the Tesla Model S 90D (2016-2017) begins at €27950.

The Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) is a Sedan, whereas the Tesla Model S 90D (2016-2017) is a Liftback.

Property Porsche Taycan 4S Tesla Model S 90D
Years of Production 2020-2024 2016-2017
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Netherlands, USA
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €58990 €27950
GCC Score 6.3 6.7

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model S 90D (2016-2017) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024).

Property Porsche Taycan 4S Tesla Model S 90D
Range (EPA) 332 km 473 km
Range (WLTP) 454 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 345 km 434 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 79.2 kWh 90 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 71 kWh 85.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.6 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.86 km/kWh 5.08 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.3 6.8

Charging

The Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S 90D (2016-2017) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 223 kW, while the Tesla Model S 90D (2016-2017) maxes out at 120 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Porsche Taycan 4S Tesla Model S 90D
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 223 kW 120 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 7.6 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Porsche Taycan 4S Tesla Model S 90D
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 390 kW 311 kW
Motor Power (hp) 523 hp 417 hp
Motor Torque 640 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 4 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 6.6 6.3

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S 90D (2016-2017) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024).

The Tesla Model S 90D (2016-2017) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Porsche Taycan 4S Tesla Model S 90D
Length 4963 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2144 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1966 mm 1964 mm
Height 1379 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

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

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Porsche Taycan 4S Tesla Model S 90D
Number of Seats 5 5, 7
Curb Weight 2215 kg 2148 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 407 l 745 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 84 l 60 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5 5.5
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