Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model S 100D
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Tesla Model S 100D | 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 LR | - |
| Trim | 100D | Long Range AWD | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America |
| Price | - | - | USD 52,990 (USA, May 2020) EUR 60,980 (DE, Sep 2019) CNY 488,000 (CN, Sep 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Silver Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | 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 |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Black Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | - | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | - | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4883.24 lb 2215 kg | 4071.94 lb 1847 kg | 4475.38 lb 2030 kg |
| Payload | 1056.01 lb 479 kg | 921.53 lb 418 kg | 826.73 lb 375 kg |
| GVWR | 5939.25 lb 2694 kg | 4993.47 lb 2265 kg | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 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 single motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | - | The 7-seat interior will be available in 2021 Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | DU Cat 1 3D5 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Switched reluctance | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V | 335 V |
| Power | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps | 180 kW 241.4 hp 244.7 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6850 rpm | 6000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 326 Nm 33.2 kgm 240.4 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 | A specific switched relucatance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling. | 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 | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | 6380 rpm | 8275 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 125 - 6375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | 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 | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h | 134.8 mph 217.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.80 s | 4.80 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.60 s | 4.50 s | 4.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 392.7 mi / 632.0 km EPA: 334.9 mi / 539.0 km | EPA: 310.0 mi / 498.9 km | EPA: 326.0 mi / 524.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe | EPA, HWY: 112 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe EPA, CMB: 125 MPGe EPA, CTY: 131 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 2.05 | 2 |
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 | 9.73 | 9 | 9.1 |
| 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) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | 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 |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | 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 | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 25 / 20 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | NCR21700A | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 77.8 kWh | 77.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 8256 | 4416 | 4416 |
| Number of modules | 16 | 4 | - |
| Voltage | 400 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | 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 Heat pipe |
| 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. Battery code - BT37 | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 |
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 SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 250 kW | Wallbox charging, 11.5 kW DC charging, 250 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 Onboard charger, Type 2 Onboard charger, Tesla | Onboard charger, Tesla | Onboard charger, Tesla |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:40 SAE J1772 Adapter, 5:13-17:22 Wall Connector, 8:42 NEMA 14-50, 10:25 NEMA 5-15, 69:27 | Supercharger, 0:33 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:12-13:59 Wall Connector, 7:00 NEMA 14-50, 8:23 NEMA 5-15, 55:55 | DC charging, 0:16-0:20 Wallbox charging, 6:00-7:28 |
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) 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) 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) High-Speed autosteer (O) 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) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (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) 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 (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) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) 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) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (O) 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) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console (O) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (O) 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 (O) 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 (O) 15 x speakers with premium audio (O) 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 (O) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (O) 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 (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (O) Ambient interior lighting (O) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seating materials (O) | 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2018 Tesla Model S 100D | 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |