Comparison between:
- 2016 Tesla Model S 70D
- 2015 Tesla Model S P85D 193kW+375kW
- 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70D | 2015 Tesla Model S P85D 193kW+375kW | 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Highland Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | 70D | P85D 193kW+375kW | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2016 (MY16) | 2015 (MY15) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Solid White (discontinued in October 2016) Titanium Silver Metallic (Discontinued in October 2016) Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Silver Metallic | Solid Black Solid White Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Titanium Silver Metallic (Warm Silver) Obsidian Black Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic (Ocean Blue) | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Black Grey Tan | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | - | - | 34.6 in 878 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.7 in 144 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | 4.7 in 119 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.4 in 163 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4720.1 lb 2141 kg | 4962.61 lb 2251 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg |
| Payload | 1011.92 lb 459 kg | 923.74 lb 419 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for dual motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 3D7 or 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 375 V | 320 V |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | 5950 rpm | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 245 kW / 329 hp | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 345 kW / 463 hp Until July 2015: 350 kW / 470 hp | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | - | 320 V |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | 6100 rpm | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Until July 2015: 165 kW / 221 hp | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 386 kW 517.6 hp 524.8 ps | 568 kW 761.7 hp 772.3 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | 930 Nm 94.8 kgm 685.9 ft-lb | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.40 s | 3.30 s | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.20 s | 3.10 s | 4.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 274.6 mi / 442.0 km EPA, CMB: 240.0 mi / 386.2 km | NEDC, CMB: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km EPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 101 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 93 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 130 MPGe EPA, HWY: 124 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.14 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.34 | 9.73 | 9.03 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.34 | 9.34 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 9Jx21 ET40 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y 265/35R21 101Y | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 70 kWh | 85 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | NCR18650A | BT42 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | NCA | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 5880 | 7104 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 14 | 16 | - |
| Battery voltage | 302 V | 346 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 225 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 NACS NACS | Type 2 Type 2 NACS NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 120 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 120 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 120 kW, 0:32 AC 11.5 kW, 6:05 AC 9.6 kW, 7:18 AC 1.44 kW, 48:37 | DC 120 kW, 0:34 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00 AC 9.6 kW, 6:15 AC 1.44 kW, 41:40 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio ready (S) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Gloss wood trim (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues near the front cornernig lights and the rear center air splitter (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Forward looking camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Front seats with memory settings (O) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seating (Recaro) (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Heated windshield wipes (O) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) Ambient interior LED lights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenience lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Gloss wood trim (O) Leather seats (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Tesla Model S 70D has been discontinued on May 5, 2016. MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | Tesla Model S P85D has been discontinued in February 2016 MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | - |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70D | 2015 Tesla Model S P85D 193kW+375kW | 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |