Audi A8 50 TDI quattro vs Tesla Model S Plaid
Comparison winners
4 metrics
0-100 winner
Tesla Model S Plaid
2.1 s
Runner-up: 5.6 s
Power winner
Tesla Model S Plaid
1,020 hp
Runner-up: 286 hp
Cargo winner
Tesla Model S Plaid
793 L
Runner-up: 505 L
Price winner
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro
$89,900
Runner-up: $89,990
Key differences
- Tesla Model S Plaid is quicker from 0-100 km/h (2.1 s vs 5.6 s).
- Tesla Model S Plaid has more power (1,020 hp vs 286 hp).
- Tesla Model S Plaid has more cargo volume (793 L vs 505 L).
- Audi A8 50 TDI quattro has the lower starting MSRP ($89,900 vs $89,990).
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s | 2.1 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Power | 286 hp | 1,020 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 1,420 Nm |
| Range & Efficiency | ||
| Range | — | 615 km |
| Battery | — | 100 kWh |
| Fuel Tank | 73 L | — |
| Efficiency | 6.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| CO2 Emissions | 179 g/km | 0 g/km |
| DC Charging | — | 250 kW |
| Size & Capacity | ||
| Length | 5,194 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm | 117 mm |
| Cargo | 505 L | 793 L |
| Curb Weight | 2,080 kg | 2,162 kg |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Turning Circle | 12.4 m | 12.4 m |
| Starting MSRP | $89,900 | $89,990 |
