Model S Plaid vs Taycan Turbo
Tesla · Porsche
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model S Plaid beats the Taycan Turbo by a wide margin, finishing 1.90 seconds ahead. It's the 350 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: Model S Plaid is $108,490 vs $150,900 for the Taycan Turbo — a $42,410 gap. Power: Model S Plaid makes 350 hp more (1020 vs 670). 0–100 km/h: Model S Plaid is 1.10s quicker (2.1s vs 3.2s). Top speed: Model S Plaid runs to 322 km/h, 62 km/h higher than Taycan Turbo.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Model S Plaid or the Taycan Turbo?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model S Plaid is faster, beating the Taycan Turbo by 1.90 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model S Plaid vs the Taycan Turbo?
The Model S Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, while the Taycan Turbo does it in 3.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Model S Plaid produces 1020 hp; the Taycan Turbo produces 670 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Model S Plaid tops out at 322 km/h, and the Taycan Turbo reaches 260 km/h.
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