Model S Plaid vs Taycan Base
Tesla · Porsche
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model S Plaid beats the Taycan Base by a wide margin, finishing 4.49 seconds ahead. It's the 699 extra horsepower talking — the Model S Plaid simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Taycan Base is $86,700 vs $108,490 for the Model S Plaid — a $21,790 gap. Power: Model S Plaid makes 699 hp more (1020 vs 321). 0–100 km/h: Model S Plaid is 3.30s quicker (2.1s vs 5.4s). Top speed: Model S Plaid runs to 322 km/h, 92 km/h higher than Taycan Base.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Model S Plaid or the Taycan Base?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model S Plaid is faster, beating the Taycan Base by 4.49 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model S Plaid vs the Taycan Base?
The Model S Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, while the Taycan Base does it in 5.4 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Model S Plaid produces 1020 hp; the Taycan Base produces 321 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Model S Plaid tops out at 322 km/h, and the Taycan Base reaches 230 km/h.
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