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Model X Plaid vs Taycan Sport Turismo Base

Tesla · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
Model X Plaid
Beats the Taycan Sport Turismo Base by 3.38s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model X Plaid beats the Taycan Sport Turismo Base by a wide margin, finishing 3.38 seconds ahead. It's the 645 extra horsepower talking — the Model X Plaid simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
1020 hp
375 hp
0–100 km/h
2.6s
5.4s
Top speed
262 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
Tri Electric Motors
Dual Electric Motors
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
1,400 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$113,490
$90,500

Simulated race times

Distance
Model X Plaid
Taycan Sport Turismo Base
100 m
4.373s
6.019s
1/8 mile
6.563s
8.924s
1/4 mile
10.096s
13.478s
1 km
18.987s
24.398s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Taycan Sport Turismo Base is $90,500 vs $113,490 for the Model X Plaid — a $22,990 gap. Power: Model X Plaid makes 645 hp more (1020 vs 375). 0–100 km/h: Model X Plaid is 2.80s quicker (2.6s vs 5.4s). Top speed: Model X Plaid runs to 262 km/h, 32 km/h higher than Taycan Sport Turismo Base.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Model X Plaid or the Taycan Sport Turismo Base?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model X Plaid is faster, beating the Taycan Sport Turismo Base by 3.38 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model X Plaid vs the Taycan Sport Turismo Base?

The Model X Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, while the Taycan Sport Turismo Base does it in 5.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Model X Plaid produces 1020 hp; the Taycan Sport Turismo Base produces 375 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Model X Plaid tops out at 262 km/h, and the Taycan Sport Turismo Base reaches 230 km/h.

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