Compare 2016 Tesla Model S specifications by trim levels

Model S is a 5-seat Hatchback from Tesla, which first hit the market back in 2012.

With the price tag ranging from $70,000 to $108,000, the Tesla Model S faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Infiniti Q70h.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Tesla Model S has a maximum towing capacity of 999 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Tesla Model S boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 90 to 107 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 77.30mm x 196.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2016 Tesla Model S

  • Wheelbase: 116.5 in

  • MPG: 88 city/90 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec

  • Ground clearance: 5.7 in

  • Towing capacity: 999 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 196 x 77.3 x 56.5



2016 Tesla Model S Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Tesla Model S is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Tesla Model S safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Tesla Model S specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Hatchback

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 382 hp –
      762 hp

    • Torque 325 lb-ft. –
      713 lb-ft.

    • Transmission 1-spd auto

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 2.8 - 4.9 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 11 - 13.6 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 196 in

    • Width 77.3 in

    • Height 56.5 in

    • Wheelbase 116.5 in

    • Towing capacity 999 lbs

    • Ground clearance 5.7 in

    • Turning radius 18.5 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 31.6 ft

    • Cargo capacity 63.4 cu.ft

    • Seats 5

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles



Specifications

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Exterior length
196.0 in 196.0 in 196.0 in 196.0 in
Exterior body width
77.3 in 77.3 in 77.3 in 77.3 in
Exterior height
56.5 in 56.5 in 56.5 in 56.5 in
Horsepower
382 hp 518 hp 518 hp 762 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft. 387 lb-ft. 485 lb-ft. 713 lb-ft.
Curb weight
4608 lbs 4824 lbs 4936 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5710 lbs 5710 lbs 5710 lbs
Wheelbase
116.5 in 116.5 in 116.5 in 116.5 in
Turning radius
18.5 ''
Front legroom
42.7 in 42.7 in 42.7 in 42.7 in
Rear legroom
35.4 in 35.4 in 35.4 in 35.4 in
Front headroom
39 in 39 in 39 in 39 in
Rear headroom
35 in 35 in 35 in 35 in
Front hip room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in
Rear hip room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in
Front shoulder room
58 in 58 in 58 in 58 in
Rear shoulder room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in

Interior Features

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front front front front
12V DC power outlet
1 1 1 1
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpet front carpet front carpet front carpet front
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Remote trunk release
power power power power
Steering wheel material
leather leather leather leather
Air conditioning, rear
with separate controls with separate controls with separate controls with separate controls

Exterior Features

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Antenna
window grid window grid window grid window grid
Body material
aluminum aluminum aluminum aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround
Fog/driving lights
front front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
light light light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip lip lip
Wheels
19 silver aluminum 19 silver aluminum 19 silver aluminum 19 silver aluminum
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Bodyside insert
chrome chrome chrome chrome

Seats

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear head restraints
3 - fixed 3 - fixed 3 - fixed 3 - fixed
Seat trim
cloth/leatherette cloth/leatherette cloth/leatherette cloth/leatherette
3rd row seats
jump jump jump jump
3rd row fold into floor
manual manual manual manual

Entertainment System

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Radio
AM/FM/HD, seek-scan AM/FM/HD, seek-scan AM/FM/HD, seek-scan AM/FM/HD, seek-scan
Speakers
7 7 7 7
Amplifier
200W 200W 200W 200W
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

Safety and Security Features

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Door curb lights
4 4 4 4
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Airbags, knee protection
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger

Mechanical Features

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
rear-wheel all-wheel drive all-wheel drive all-wheel drive
Exhaust
none none none none
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
double wishbone double wishbone double wishbone double wishbone
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Transmission
1-spd auto 1-spd auto 1-spd auto 1-spd auto
Axle ratio
9.73 9.73 9.73 9.73
Height adjustable suspension
automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control
Automatic level control
4-corner 4-corner 4-corner 4-corner

Other Specs

70 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

70D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

P90D 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Luggage capacity
31.6 cu.ft. 31.6 cu.ft. 31.6 cu.ft. 31.6 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
63.4 cu.ft. 63.4 cu.ft. 63.4 cu.ft. 63.4 cu.ft.
EPA mileage estimates
88 City / 90 Hwy 101 City / 102 Hwy 101 City / 107 Hwy 91 City / 100 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
96/unlimited 96/unlimited 96/unlimited 96/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000
Tires
P245/45YR19.0 BSW touring AS P245/45YR19.0 BSW touring AS P245/45YR19.0 BSW touring AS P245/45YR19.0 BSW touring AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent