Tesla Model S 85D vs Model S 70D

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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 Tesla Model S 70D (2016) begins at €29990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

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

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

Charging

Property Tesla Model S 85D Tesla Model S 70D
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 6.1 6.2

Performance

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

Dimensions

Property Tesla Model S 85D Tesla Model S 70D
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 85D Tesla Model S 70D
Number of Seats 5, 7 5, 7
Curb Weight 2199 kg 2108 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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