Comparison between:
- 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro S Line
- 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
- 2014 Tesla Model S 85 RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro S Line | 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid | 2014 Tesla Model S 85 RWD | |
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| Trim | S Line | Plaid | 85 RWD |
| Model year | 2022 (MY22) | 2025 (MY25) | 2014 (MY14) |
| Market | Global | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 86,700 (DE, Feb 2022) | USD 104,990 (USA, Aug 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steal Aluminium | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Black Floret Siver Mythos Black Typhoon Grey Chronos Silver Galaxy Blue Glacier White Manhattan Grey Plasma Blue Daytona Gray Navarra Blue | Diamond Black Lunar Silver Frost Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red | Solid Black Solid White Steel Grey Metallic Silver Metallic Brown Metallic Blue Metallic Green Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Flint Gray Monaco Gray | Black Black and White Cream | Black Grey Tan |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 197.7 in 5021 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm |
| Width | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.4 in 2043 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 78.2 in 1987 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Height | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 56.3 in 1431 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm |
| Rear track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 66.9 in 1700 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 37.8 in 961 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 43.3 in 1100 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.8 in 172 mm | - | 5.7 in 144 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.6 in 117 mm | 4.7 in 119 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.2 in 158 mm | 6.4 in 163 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in 976 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 58.4 in 1484 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 55.1 in 1399 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front hip room | 60.9 in 1547 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Rear hip room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 50.3 in 1278 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in 1036 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.5 in 901 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 1119.0 l 39.52 ft3 1.12 m3 | - |
| Total volume | - | 1828.0 l 64.56 ft3 1.83 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 615.0 l 21.72 ft3 0.61 m3 | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1665.0 l 58.80 ft3 1.67 m3 | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 m3 | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5555.65 lb 2520 kg | 4812.69 lb 2183 kg | 4629.71 lb 2100 kg |
| Payload | 1410.96 lb 640 kg | 897.28 lb 407 kg | 1080.27 lb 490 kg |
| GVWR | 6988.65 lb 3170 kg | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.208 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2595 kg | - | 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) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | - | 375 V |
| Power | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 270 kW 362.1 hp 367.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 6000 - 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb | - | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 5800 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power and torque in D mode - 265 kW and 561 Nm Power and torque in Boost Mode - 165 kW and 355 Nm Total system power and torque in Boost mode - 300 kW and 664 Nm | Dual rear AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motors Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location | Front | Front | - |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | - |
| Torque | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
| Additional features | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm | Single front AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps | 750 kW 1005.8 hp 1019.7 ps | 270 kW 362.1 hp 367.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 561 Nm 57.2 kgm 413.8 ft-lb | - | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 200.1 mph 322.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.60 s | 2.20 s | 5.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 2.00 s | 5.40 s |
| Additional information | Boost Mode 0-100 km/h acceleration is 5.7 s Boost Mode 0-60 mph acceleration is 5.5 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 280.2 mi / 451.0 km | EPA, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km EPA, CMB: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km EPA, CMB: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 21.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 97 MPGe EPA, CTY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 93 MPGe EPA, CMB: 104 MPGe EPA, HWY: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 99 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 11.27 m 36.98 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.33 | 2.45 |
| Additional information | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | - | Steering ratio (overall ratio): 13:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.205 | 7.56 | 9.73 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.205 | 7.56 | - |
| Additional information | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | Adaptive driving beams | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport | 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 | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
| Additional information | - | Updated suspension | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 15.6 in 395 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 14.4 in 365 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 9.5Jx21 | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 10Jx20 ET40 11Jx20 ET40 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 111H 255/50R20 109H 265/45R21 | 255/45R19 285/40R19 285/35R20 305/30R20 265/35R21 104Y 295/30R21 107Y | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 86.5 kWh | - | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 95 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 99 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR18650A | NCR18650A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 432 | 7920 | 7104 |
| 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 | 36 | 5 | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 396 V | 407 V | 346 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 225 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1543.24 lb 700 kg | - | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg |
| Volume | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | 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 CCS2 Type 2 CCS2 | NACS | Type 2 Type 2 NACS NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 3.84 kW AC 6.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW DC 250 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 120 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:38 AC 6.4 kW, 14:51 AC 3.84 kW, 24:45 | DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 | DC 120 kW, 0:34 AC 11.5 kW, 8:30 AC 9.6 kW, 8:51 AC 1.44 kW, 59:02 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminum roof rails (O) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model designation and performance/technology lettering (S) Non-smokers package (S) Omitting Model designation and performance/technology lettering (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) S Line bumper in full paint finish (S) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Anti-theft alarm system (O) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats and on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) Tri-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (O) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) 4-way lumbar support for the front seats (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) Sports front seats (O) Sports Plus front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (S) Acoustic glazing for door and side windows (O) Adaptive heated windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Door sill trims with aluminum inserts at the front and rear, illuminated, with S logo at the front (S) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Manual sun shades on rear windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (O) Servo closing for the doors (O) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Windscreen with heat insulation and acoustic glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror, frameless (S) Automatically foldable and dimmable side mirrors (O) Black- or Carbon-painted housings of side mirrors (O) Body-color painted housings of side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors with memory (O) Virtual side mirrors (O) Ambient light package (O) Ambient light package plus (O) Ambient lights (S) Boot lighting right and left (S) Digital Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) LED headlights and LED taillights (S) Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather (O) Leather / Artificial leather seats (O) Microfiber DINAMICA / Leather (O) Seat covers in fabric (S) | - | Automatic keyless entry (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) 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) 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) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O) Front and rear parking sensors (O) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (O) Looking forward camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash 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) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (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) 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) Manual-folding side mirrors (S) Automatic high-beam control (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) 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 cornerning lights (O) LED daytime running lights (O) 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) Premium Interior LED Lighting (O) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | New for 2025+ - Improved Active Noise Cancellation - Front fascia camera - Dynamic ambient lighting with animations - Matte front logo - New rear diffuser - Minor front facelift for improved high-speed stability | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro S Line | 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid | 2014 Tesla Model S 85 RWD |