Tesla Model S Standard Range vs Model S 85

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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 Standard Range (2019-2020) for as low as €40900, while the Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) begins at €16999.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Tesla Model S 85
Years of Production 2019-2020 2012-2016
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €40900 €16999
GCC Score 6.7 6.3

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Tesla Model S 85
Range (EPA) 462 km 426 km
Range (WLTP) 456 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 413 km 391 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 72.5 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.6 kWh/100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.7 km/kWh 4.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 5.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Tesla Model S 85
Max Charging Power (AC) 16.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 6.5 6.1

Performance

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) is rear-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Tesla Model S 85
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) 1 motor: IM
Motor Power (kW) 398 kW 278 kW
Motor Power (hp) 534 hp 373 hp
Motor Torque 755 Nm 440 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.2 s 5.6 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 6.8 5.4

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) and Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Tesla Model S 85
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 Standard Range Tesla Model S 85
Number of Seats 5 5, 7
Curb Weight 2183 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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