Comparison between:
- 2014 Tesla Model S P85D 165kW+350kW
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Tesla Model S P85D 165kW+350kW | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | |
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| Trim | P85D 165kW+350kW | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2014 (MY14) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | - | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Solid White Steel Grey Metallic Silver Metallic Brown Metallic Blue Metallic Green Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 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 | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.7 in 144 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.7 in 119 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.4 in 163 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 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 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4962.61 lb 2251 kg | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg |
| Payload | 923.74 lb 419 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | 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 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 375 V | - |
| Power | 350 kW 469.4 hp 475.9 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 5950 rpm | - |
| Torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Total power: 515 kW / 691 hp This configuration of motors is valid until July 2015 | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 165 kW 221.3 hp 224.3 ps | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | 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 | 515 kW 690.6 hp 700.2 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.20 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km EPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 94 MPGe | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 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 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.73 | 9.03 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Passive 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 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 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 265/35R21 101Y | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 85 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | - |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 7104 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 16 | - |
| Battery voltage | 346 V | - |
| Energy density | 225 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 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 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 11 kW DC 225 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, 0:34 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00 AC 9.6 kW, 6:15 AC 1.44 kW, 41:40 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Automatic keyless entry (O) Carbon fibre rear spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues on the left, right and and rear center bumper (O) Front air intakes (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Keyless entry (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) Blind spot sensor (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) Electronic parking brake (S) Emergency interior trunk release (S) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O) Front and rear parking sensors (O) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Impact sensor: post-collision safety system (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (O) Lane deviation sensors (S) Looking forward camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Rear and front parking sensors (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Roll Stability Control (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger (S) Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) Ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (O) 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) Turn by turn navigation with 7 years of free map updates (O) 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) Leather (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) Dual illuminating vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (O) Manual-folding side mirrors (S) Automatic high-beam control (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Cargo area light (S) 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 daytime running lights (O) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED front fog lamps (O) LED front turn lights (S) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Premium Interior LED Lighting (O) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Gloss wood trim (O) Lacewood trim (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Nappa leather on armrests and door panels (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Premium cloth (S) | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | - |
| 2014 Tesla Model S P85D 165kW+350kW | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD |