Tesla Model S 85D vs Model X 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 Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) for as low as €18000, while the Tesla Model X 90D (2016-2017) begins at €31900.

The Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model X 90D (2016-2017) is a SUV.

Property Tesla Model S 85D Tesla Model X 90D
Years of Production 2015-2016 2016-2017
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €18000 €31900
GCC Score 6.6 7

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Tesla Model X 90D (2016-2017) 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 Tesla Model X 90D
Range (EPA) 435 km 414 km
Range (GCC) 405 km 380 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 85 kWh 90 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.8 kWh 85.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20 kWh/100 km 22.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.01 km/kWh 4.44 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 5.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 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 Tesla Model X 90D
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 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Tesla Model S 85D Tesla Model X 90D
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 311 kW 311 kW
Motor Power (hp) 417 hp 417 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.4 s 5 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 6.2

Dimensions

The Tesla Model X 90D (2016-2017) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model S 85D Tesla Model X 90D
Length 4970 mm 5052 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2271 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1999 mm
Height 1445 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2965 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) features a larger trunk, but the Tesla Model X 90D (2016-2017) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

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

The Tesla Model X 90D (2016-2017) has a towing capacity of up to 2250 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S 85D Tesla Model X 90D
Number of Seats 5, 7 5, 6, 7
Curb Weight 2199 kg 2464 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 357 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 2431 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l 187 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2250 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 8.9
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