Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Model S Plaid vs Model S 85D
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 85D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2024 | 2021-… | 2015-2016 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | USA | Netherlands, USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €109990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €23650 | €83500 | €18000 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 7.7 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 85D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 507 km | 578 km | 435 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 567 km | 600 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 489 km | 530 km | 405 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 100 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 76 kWh | 95 kWh | 80.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 20 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.43 km/kWh | 5.58 km/kWh | 5.01 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.7 | 8.4 | 6.2 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 85D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 7.5 | 6.1 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 85D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 377 kW | 760 kW | 311 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 506 hp | 1020 hp | 417 hp |
| Motor Torque | 660 Nm | 1420 Nm | 660 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 s | 2.1 s | 4.4 s |
| Top Speed | 261 km/h | 322 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 8.5 | 6.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 85D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4695 mm | 5021 mm | 4970 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2088 mm | 2189 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1850 mm | 1987 mm | 1964 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1431 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875 mm | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 85D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 1847 kg | 2167 kg | 2199 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 561 l | 709 l | 745 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1235 l | 1739 l | 1645 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l | 89 l | 60 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.7 | 6.1 | 5.5 |
