Tesla Model S P85D vs Model S P85

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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 P85D (2014-2016) for as low as €21970, while the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) begins at €17900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Model S P85
Years of Production 2014-2016 2012-2014
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €21970 €17900
GCC Score 6.6 6.4

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Model S P85
Range (EPA) 407 km 426 km
Range (GCC) 377 km 391 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 85 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.8 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.4 kWh/100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.67 km/kWh 4.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 5.9

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 P85D Tesla Model S P85
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 6.1

Performance

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is rear-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Model S P85
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) 1 motor: IM
Motor Power (kW) 515 kW 310 kW
Motor Power (hp) 691 hp 416 hp
Motor Torque 930 Nm 600 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.3 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 7.6 5.9

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) and Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Model S P85
Length 4970 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1964 mm
Height 1445 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.

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 P85D Tesla Model S P85
Number of Seats 5, 7 5, 7
Curb Weight 2251 kg 2100 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 5.5 5.5
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