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Audi A8 D4 or Tesla Model S?

2010–2017 vs 2013–present · Sedan vs Liftback

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Audi A8 D42010–2017 · 11 engines · Basis, L, S line, Sport ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →
Tesla Model S2013–present · 4 engines · Standard Range, Long Range, Performance, PlaidSpecifications →1 listing from €6,000 →
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Audi A8 D42010–2017no listings
Tesla Model S2013–present1 listing · from €6,000
Dimensions
Length5,137 mm–5,267 mmLength4,979 mm
Width1,949 mmWidth1,964 mm
Height1,458 mm–1,471 mmHeight1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,992 mm–3,122 mmWheelbase2,960 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance140 mm
Trunk volume380 l–510 lTrunk volume745 l
Curb weight1,830 kg–2,180 kgCurb weight2,108 kg–2,250 kg
Fuel tank82 l–90 lFuel tanknot specified
Engines
Production years2010–2017Production years2013–present
Body typeSedanBody typeLiftback
Number of engines11Number of engines4
Power180–445 kW (245–605 hp)Power245–397 kW (333–540 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–6.3Displacement (l)not specified
FuelDiesel, Petrol, HybridFuelElectric
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattroLowest consumptionnot specified
Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattroBest 0–100 km/h3.3 s · P85D
Top speed305 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard Range
Items in the base trim38 · BasisItems in the base trim35 · Standard Range
Items in the top trim40 · LItems in the top trim35 · Standard Range
Equipment · Comfort11 · 14
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control✓Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors✓Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera—Rear-view Camera✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry✓Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start—
Power Tailgate✓Power Tailgate✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster—Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension✓Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Fabric—Fabric✓
Leather✓Leather—
Electric Driver's Seat—Electric Driver's Seat✓
Electric Front Seats✓Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory✓Driver's Seat Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 7
Touchscreen Display—Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth✓
USB Port✓USB Port✓
Navigation System✓Navigation System✓
Voice Control—Voice Control✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights✓Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag✓Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist✓Hill Start Assist—
ABS✓ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking✓Central Locking—
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D4 or Tesla Model S?

Length: Audi A8 D4 5,267 mm, Tesla Model S 4,979 mm (a 288 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,122 vs 2,960 mm. Boot: 510 vs 745 l.

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D4 or Tesla Model S?

The strongest Audi A8 D4 makes 445 kW (605 hp) (S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Tesla Model S 397 kW (540 hp) (P85D).

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