Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2021 Tesla Model X Performance
- 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Tri Motor AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat |
Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor | Black Black and White Cream |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 | 5 |
Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 198.3 in 5037 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm |
Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm |
Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm |
Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - | 5.3 in 135 mm |
Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 171 mm | 4.6 in 117 mm |
Maximum clearance | - | 9.0 in 228 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 58.5 in 1486 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm |
Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 |
Maximum trunk volume | - | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 |
Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 |
Curb weight | 4100.6 lb 1860 kg | 5740.84 lb 2604 kg | 4940.56 lb 2241 kg |
Payload | 972.24 lb 441 kg | 1137.59 lb 516 kg | 1056.01 lb 479 kg |
GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 6878.42 lb 3120 kg | 5996.57 lb 2720 kg |
Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l | Overhang front / rear - 929 / 1081 mm Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for the AWD version with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
Model | L13 | - | - |
Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | - |
Voltage | 370 V | 320 V | 320 V |
Power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps | - |
Torque | - | 720 Nm 73.4 kgm 531.0 ft-lb | - |
Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Driving modes | - | Ludicrous | - |
Additional information | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Optional Ludicrous Mode | Tri-motor configuration with 820 kW / 1100 hp |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | - |
Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
Location | Front | Front | - |
Voltage | - | 320 V | 320 V |
Power | 147 kW 197.1 hp 199.9 ps | 205 kW 274.9 hp 278.7 ps | - |
Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 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 | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
Top speed | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 198.8 mph 320.0 km/h |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.40 s | 2.80 s | 2.20 s |
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.20 s | 2.60 s | 2.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Driving range | NEDC: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km EPA: 299.0 mi / 481.2 km EPA: 304.0 mi / 489.2 km EPA: 322.0 mi / 518.2 km WLTP: 329.3 mi / 530.0 km | NEDC: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km EPA: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km EPA: 341.0 mi / 548.8 km WLTP: 340.5 mi / 548.0 km | Real range: 522.0 mi / 840.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe EPA, HWY: 112 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe EPA, HWY: 120 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 83 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 95 MPGe EPA, CMB: 97 MPGe EPA, CTY: 100 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 |
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 | 9.734 | - |
Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.325 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) for air suspension vehicles only |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Additional information | Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 16 / 16.33 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | - | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
Rims | 8.5Jx20 ET40 | 9Jx22 ET35 9Jx20 ET35 9.5Jx20 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
Tyres | 235/35R20 | 265/45R20 108V 265/35R22 102W 275/45R20 110V 285/35R22 106W | 245/35R21 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y 265/35R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | NCR21700A | - | 4680 |
Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 79.5 kWh | 100 kWh | - |
Number of cells | 4416 | 8256 | - |
Number of modules | 4 | 16 | - |
Voltage | 360 V | 350 V | - |
Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 243 Wh/kg | - |
Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | - | - |
Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
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 |
Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity around 75 kWh. | - | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW NEMA 5-20, 1.92 kW NEMA 6-15, 2.88 kW NEMA 6-20, 3.84 kW NEMA 14-30, 5.76 kW NEMA 10-30, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 17.28 kW Urban Supercharger, 72 kW Supercharger, 145 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW Ssupercharger, 200 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.52 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 17.28 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
Charging time | Supercharger, 0:33 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:12-13:59 Wall Connector, 7:00 NEMA 14-50, 8:23 NEMA 5-15, 55:55 | Supercharger, 0:40-0:50 Urban Supercharger, 1:07-1:24 Wall Connector, 5:47-8:41 NEMA 14-50, 10:25 NEMA 10-30, 17:22 NEMA 14-30, 17:22 NEMA 6-20, 26:03 NEMA 6-15, 34:43 NEMA 5-20, 52:05 NEMA 5-15, 69:27 | Supercharger 200 kW, 0:24 Supercharger 120 kW, 0:40 SAE J1772 Adapter, 5:13-17:22 Wall Connector, 8:42 NEMA 14-50, 10:25 NEMA 5-15, 69:27 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
Additional features | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) 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) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Collision avoidance (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) LATCH system (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) 17 x speakers, custom audio system (O) Trip Computer (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Carbon fiber decor (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (S) 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 (S) 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) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) 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 (S) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front collision warning (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (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 (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side collision warning (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) 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 (S) 11 x speakers, premium audio system (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Wireless phone charger (S) 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 12-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (S) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (S) 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 tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (S) Automatic high/low beam headlights (S) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (S) 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 ambient interior lighting (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) 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) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) |
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