Tesla Model S 85D vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S

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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 85D (2015-2016) for as low as €18700, while the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) begins at €80000.

The Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) is a Liftback, whereas the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) is a Sedan.

Property Tesla Model S 85D Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Years of Production 2015-2016 2020-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Germany
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €18700 €80000
GCC Score 6.6 6.6

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Tesla Model S 85D Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Range (EPA) 435 km 357 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 468 km
Range (GCC) 405 km 378 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 85 kWh 93.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.8 kWh 83.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20 kWh/100 km 22.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.01 km/kWh 4.52 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 5.3

Charging

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 268 kW, while the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) 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 Tesla Model S 85D Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 268 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.1 8

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

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

Property Tesla Model S 85D Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 311 kW 560 kW
Motor Power (hp) 417 hp 751 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 1050 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.4 s 2.8 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 260 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 7.9

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024).

The Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S 85D Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Length 4970 mm 4963 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2144 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1966 mm
Height 1445 mm 1378 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2900 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 Tesla Model S 85D Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 2199 kg 2370 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 366 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l 84 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 4.9
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