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Audi A8 D5 or Tesla Model S?

2017–present vs 2013–present · Sedan vs Liftback

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Audi A8 D52017–present · 6 engines · Basis, L, Advance, BusinessSpecifications →Listings →
Tesla Model S2013–present · 4 engines · Standard Range, Long Range, Performance, PlaidSpecifications →1 listing from €6,000 →
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Audi A8 D52017–presentno listings
Tesla Model S2013–present1 listing · from €6,000
Dimensions
Length5,172 mm–5,192 mmLength4,979 mm
Width1,945 mmWidth1,964 mm
Height1,473 mmHeight1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mmWheelbase2,960 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance140 mm
Trunk volume390 l–505 lTrunk volume745 l
Curb weight1,895 kg–2,265 kgCurb weight2,108 kg–2,250 kg
Fuel tank65 l–82 lFuel tanknot specified
Engines
Production years2017–presentProduction years2013–present
Body typeSedanBody typeLiftback
Number of engines6Number of engines4
Power210–420 kW (286–571 hp)Power245–397 kW (333–540 hp)
Displacement (l)3.0–4.0Displacement (l)not specified
FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybridFuelElectric
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 60 TFSI e quattroLowest consumptionnot specified
Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 4.0 TFSI quattroBest 0–100 km/h3.3 s · P85D
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard Range
Items in the base trim40 · BasisItems in the base trim35 · Standard Range
Items in the top trim45 · LItems in the top trim35 · Standard Range
Equipment · Comfort12 · 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✓
Adaptive Cruise Control✓Adaptive 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 · Multimedia5 · 7
Touchscreen Display✓Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay✓Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto✓Android Auto—
Bluetooth—Bluetooth✓
USB Port—USB Port✓
Navigation System✓Navigation System✓
Voice Control—Voice Control✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Remote control via smartphone app✓Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
LED Headlights✓LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights—Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking✓Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Keeping Assist✓Lane Keeping Assist—
Traffic Sign Recognition✓Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
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 D5 or Tesla Model S?

Length: Audi A8 D5 5,192 mm, Tesla Model S 4,979 mm (a 213 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,998 vs 2,960 mm. Boot: 505 vs 745 l.

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D5 or Tesla Model S?

The strongest Audi A8 D5 makes 420 kW (571 hp) (S8 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Tesla Model S 397 kW (540 hp) (P85D).

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