Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Performance vs Model S Plaid vs Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2020 | 2025-… | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | USA | Germany, India |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €114990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €42950 | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 560 km | 592 km | 446 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 593 km | 612 km | 574 km |
| Range (GCC) | 518 km | 541 km | 455 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 95 kWh | 108.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km | 23.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.45 km/kWh | 5.69 km/kWh | 4.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.2 | 8.6 | 5.6 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 16.5 kW | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 250 kW | 207 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.7 | 7.5 | 8.6 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 580 kW | 760 kW | 560 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 778 hp | 1020 hp | 751 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1140 Nm | 1420 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 s | 2.1 s | 3.4 s |
| Top Speed | 261 km/h | 322 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4970 mm | 5021 mm | 5216 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2189 mm | 2125 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1964 mm | 1987 mm | 1926 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1431 mm | 1518 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2316 kg | 2178 kg | 2700 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 745 l | 709 l | 620 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1645 l | 1739 l | 1700 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | 89 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.4 |
