Tesla Model S 70D vs Model S 85D

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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 Tesla Model S 70D (2016) for as low as €29990, while the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) begins at €18700.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S 70D Tesla Model S 85D
Years of Production 2016-2016 2015-2016
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price Europe (Used) €29990 €18700
GCC Score 6.4 6.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model S 70D (2016).

Property Tesla Model S 70D Tesla Model S 85D
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 435 km
Range (GCC) 353 km 405 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 69 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.5 kWh/100 km 20 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.12 km/kWh 5.01 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 6.4

Charging

Property Tesla Model S 70D Tesla Model S 85D
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 6.2 6.1

Performance

Property Tesla Model S 70D Tesla Model S 85D
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 245 kW 311 kW
Motor Power (hp) 329 hp 417 hp
Motor Torque 525 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.4 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 225 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 6.5 7.2

Dimensions

Property Tesla Model S 70D Tesla Model S 85D
Length 4970 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2189 mm
Height 1445 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

Property Tesla Model S 70D Tesla Model S 85D
Number of Seats 5, 7 5, 7
Curb Weight 2108 kg 2199 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 745 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 1645 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l 60 l
Cargo and Towing Score 5.6 5.6
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