Comparison between:
- 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
- 2021 Tesla Model S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 2021 Tesla Model S | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR | - |
| Trim | Long Range RWD | - |
| Model year | 2017 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White Cream |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 197.7 in 5021 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.2 in 1987 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.3 in 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 43.3 in 1100 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.6 in 117 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 58.4 in 1484 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.1 in 1399 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.3 in 1278 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 35.5 in 901 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 1119.0 l 39.52 ft3 1.12 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 1828.0 l 64.56 ft3 1.83 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3805.18 lb 1726 kg | 4605.46 lb 2089 kg |
| Payload | 1000.9 lb 454 kg | 906.1 lb 411 kg |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.208 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | A specific switched relucatance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling. | A 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 |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor 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 | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 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 |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.40 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.10 s | 3.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 310.0 mi / 498.9 km | EPA, CMB: 405.0 mi / 651.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 126 MPGe EPA, HWY: 120 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, HWY: 115 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.33 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 7.56 |
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 Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Adaptive damper Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 15.6 in 395 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 285/40R19 265/35R21 295/30R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR18650A |
| Type | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 4416 | 8256 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Number of modules | 4 | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | - |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | 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 |
| 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 - 75 kWh Battery code - BT37 | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | 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 250 kW | AC 5.76 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW DC 200 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:33 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 AC 9.6 kW, 8:23 AC 1.44 kW, 55:55 | DC 200 kW, 0:20 DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console (S) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (S) Roof rack (O) 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 emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system 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) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (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) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) 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) Docking for two smartphones (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (S) 15 x speakers with premium audio (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 heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (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 (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lighting (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 seating materials (S) | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (S) 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 (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) Cabin-facing camera (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 (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) Occupants sensor (S) 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) 22 x -speaker, 960-watt audio system (S) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 px (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (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) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Wireless phone charger (S) Automatic tri-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) Heated stearing wheel (S) Yoke steering 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) Heated windshield (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 (O) 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Enhanced Autopilot, TACC and all related features are available as hardware on all vehicles but can be software enabled only after paying the corresponding fee. This can be done upon placing an order or after delivery. | - |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 2021 Tesla Model S |