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Model S Plaid vs Bolide

Tesla · Bugatti

1/4 Mile winner
Bolide
Beats the Model S Plaid by 0.34s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Bolide beats the Model S Plaid comfortably, finishing 0.34 seconds ahead. It's the 830 extra horsepower talking — the Bolide simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
1020 hp
1850 hp
0–100 km/h
2.1s
2.2s
Top speed
322 km/h
500 km/h
Engine
Tri Electric Motors
8.0L Quad-Turbo W16
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
1,400 Nm
1600 Nm
Price
$108,490
$4,500,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Model S Plaid
Bolide
100 m
3.969s
4.024s
1/8 mile
5.912s
5.871s
1/4 mile
8.993s
8.656s
1 km
16.525s
14.879s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

If budget is the deciding factor, the Model S Plaid is the obvious pick at $108,490 versus the Bolide's $4,500,000. Choose the Model S Plaid if instant torque, silent running and lower running costs matter most. Choose the Bolide if you want the soundtrack and the long-distance ease that combustion still owns.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Model S Plaid or the Bolide?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Bolide is faster, beating the Model S Plaid by 0.34 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model S Plaid vs the Bolide?

The Model S Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, while the Bolide does it in 2.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Model S Plaid produces 1020 hp; the Bolide produces 1850 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Model S Plaid tops out at 322 km/h, and the Bolide reaches 500 km/h.

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