Model S Plaid vs Taycan Turbo S
Tesla · Porsche
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model S Plaid beats the Taycan Turbo S by a wide margin, finishing 1.39 seconds ahead. It's the 270 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 $185,000 for the Taycan Turbo S — a $76,510 gap. Power: Model S Plaid makes 270 hp more (1020 vs 750). 0–100 km/h: Model S Plaid is 0.70s quicker (2.1s vs 2.8s). Top speed: Model S Plaid runs to 322 km/h, 62 km/h higher than Taycan Turbo S.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Model S Plaid or the Taycan Turbo S?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model S Plaid is faster, beating the Taycan Turbo S by 1.39 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model S Plaid vs the Taycan Turbo S?
The Model S Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, while the Taycan Turbo S does it in 2.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Model S Plaid produces 1020 hp; the Taycan Turbo S produces 750 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Model S Plaid tops out at 322 km/h, and the Taycan Turbo S reaches 260 km/h.
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