Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model S
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition | |
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| Trim | - | GT Performance Edition |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2021 (MY21) |
| 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 | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Carbonized Gray Star White Metallic Tricoat Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Shadow Black Iconic Silver Space White |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White Cream | Black Onyx with ActiveX Seating Material with Miko Insert and Copper Metallic Stitching |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 197.7 in 5021 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.2 in 1987 mm | - |
| Height | 56.3 in 1431 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 117.0 in 2972 mm |
| Front track | 66.5 in 1690 mm | - |
| Rear track | 66.5 in 1690 mm | - |
| Front overhang | 37.8 in 961 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 43.3 in 1100 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.2 in 158 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 58.4 in 1484 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1399 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.8 in 1393 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.3 in 1278 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in 1077 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.5 in 901 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 | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 | 821.2 l 29.00 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 m3 | 1687.7 l 59.60 ft3 1.69 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 | 136.0 l 4.80 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4605.46 lb 2089 kg | - |
| Payload | 906.1 lb 411 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.208 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional information | 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) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | 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 | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 342 kW 458.6 hp 465.0 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 830 Nm 84.6 kgm 612.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.10 s | 3.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 405.0 mi / 651.8 km | EPA, CMB: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | 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+ | - |
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 | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.33 | - |
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 | 9.04 | - |
| 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 Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Adaptive damper Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | - |
| Additional information | - | MagneRide damping system with adaptive suspension technology |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Front disc brake diameter | 15.6 in 395 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | Brembo Flexira Aluminium Callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 285/40R19 265/35R21 295/30R21 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 98.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | LG Chem |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 8256 | 376 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 16 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 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 | NACS | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 5.76 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW DC 200 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 200 kW, 0:20 DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 | DC 150 kW, 0:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | E-Latch System (S) 10.2-inch instrument cluster screen (S) 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen (S) B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (S) Customizable instrument cluster (S) Dynamic sound tuning (S) Modemm-based OTA updates (S) Phone as a Key with FordPass (S) Sound bar with surround sound and adaptive volume (S) 10 x speakers, including a specially designed subwoofer (S) Voice-activated SYNC with Connected Navigation (S) Wireless Device Charging Pad (S) Heated First Row Seats (S) Memory Driver Seats (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Handsfree, Foot Activated Liftgate (S) Panoramic Fixed Glass roof with insulating coating (S) Power Folding Mirrors (S) LED Lights and Sequential Rear Turn Signals (S) LED Projector Headlamps with Auto High Beam (S) ActiveX Seating Material with Miko Insert (S) Copper Metallic stitching (S) |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition |

