Comparison between:
- 2017 Tesla Model S 100D
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Tesla Model S 100D | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Highland |
| Trim | 100D | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2017 (MY17) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | 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 |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | 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 | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Ultra White Tan | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 186.0 in 4724 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 | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 62.3 in 1582 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.3 in 872 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.0 in 128 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 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 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4883.24 lb 2215 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg |
| Payload | 1056.01 lb 479 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5939.25 lb 2694 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 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 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | 4D2 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 142 V |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 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 shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 311 kW / 417 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 |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| 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 |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps | 380 kW 509.6 hp 516.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | - |
| Additional information | - | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 2.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 392.7 mi / 632.0 km EPA, CMB: 334.9 mi / 539.0 km | EPA, CMB: 298.0 mi / 479.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| 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) 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 |
| Additional information | - | All-new adaptive suspension |
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 | 14.0 in 355 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 | - | High-performance brake with red callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y | 235/35R20 275/39R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | BT42 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 8256 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 16 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| 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 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 11.5 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, 0:40 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 AC 9.6 kW, 10:25 AC 1.44 kW, 69:27 | 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) 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) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | - |
| 2017 Tesla Model S 100D | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |