Tesla Model S Plaid 100 KWh vs Audi Q8 e-tron 55 Quattro (Top Model) 106 KWh Comparison

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Detailed specification and features comparison between Tesla Model S Plaid 100 KWh, Audi Q8 e-tron 55 Quattro (Top Model) 106 KWh
	Tesla Model S Plaid 100 KWh ₹1.5Cr (Ex-Showroom) 100 KWh 593 km	Audi Q8 e-tron 55 Quattro (Top Model) 106 KWh ₹1.27Cr (Ex-Showroom) Net battery capacity (106 kWh), Gross battery capacity (114 kWh) upto 582 km

AC charging time (0-100% SoC)	Approx. 10 hr15 min
DC charging time (0-100% SoC)	Approx. 30–35 min
Charging Port	CCS-2	CCS Type 2
Charging Options	Home AC (11–16.5 kW), public AC, Supercharger (V2/V3), CCS	Home AC charger, public AC/DC, DC fast charging
Charging Time (15/16 A Plug Point)	Approx. 10–12 h (230 V, 16 A); 80–135 h (120 V)
Wireless Mobile Charging
Home Charger	Level 2 wall box compatible	7 kW (0–100 % in ~18 h)
Charging Limiter
AC charging time (0-80% SoC)	Approx. 6–8 hours
AC charging time (20-80% SoC)	Approx. 5–6 hours
DC charging time (20-80% SoC)	Approx. 25 min
DC charging time (0-80% SoC)	Approx. 27–30 min	Approx. 31 min with 170 KW Charger

Battery Type	Liquid-cooled lithium-ion	Lithium‑ion
Battery Pack	100 KWh	Net battery capacity (106 kWh), Gross battery capacity (114 kWh)
Electric Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (front), Asynchronous machines (rear)	ASM asynchronous motors (front & rear)
Electric Motor Max Power (bhp@rpm/KW)	750 kW	300 kW
Electric Motor Max Torque (nm@rpm)	1,420 Nm	664Nm
Drive Type	All-Wheel Drive (tri-motor AWD)	e-quattro
Number of Electric Motor	3 (dual rear asynchronous, single front PMSM)	2

Steering Type & Column	Variable-ratio rack & pinion, electronic power assist	Electric, double-spoke with shift paddles
Steering Adjustment		Electric steering wheel adjustment
Turning Radius (Metres)	12.3 m
Drive Modes	Standard, Sport, Plaid (Boost)	Comfort, Sport, Efficiency, Individual
Regenerative Braking Levels	2 (Standard and Low)	3 levels
Single Pedal Drive
Virtual Engine Sound
Front Suspension	Independent, double-wishbone with air springs & adaptive dampers	Adaptive air suspension
Rear Suspension	Independent, multi-link air suspension with adaptive dampers	Adaptive air suspension
Suspension Damper Type	Adaptive air suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Electronically controlled dampers
Technology	e‑Cruise, Autopilot, Performance Dashboard, engine sound simulation
Tyre Type & Size	Front: 265/35R21, Rear: 295/30R21	265/45 R21 108H XL low rolling resistance
Cruise Control	Adaptive cruise with Autopilot capability	Adaptive cruise control
Boost Mode
1-100 Km Acceleration (Sec)	2 sec	5.7 seconds
Top Speed	200 mph (322 km/h)	200 km/h
ARAI Range	593 km	upto 582 km

Driving Space	Spacious cabin
Headlamps & DRL	LED adaptive headlights	Digital Matrix LED Headlights
Tail Lamps	LED	LED
Upholstery	Premium vegan leather
Wheels	19″ (standard) or 21″ arachnid wheels	Alloy wheels
Sunroof	Panoramic fixed glass roof	Panoramic glass sunroof
Steering Wheel	Standard Yoke round wheel	Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
Steering Wheel & E-shifter	Electronic shift	Traditional shift-by-wire e‑shifter
Mood Lighting	Ambient LED lighting with entry/exit animations
Night Trail - Carpet Lamps
Sequential Turn Indicators
Start Up / Good bye Animations
Center Tail Lamp with Animations
Integrated Antenna	Yes (shark‑fin style)	Shark-fin antenna on roof
Length (mm)	5021 mm	4915 mm
Width (mm)	1987 mm	1619 mm
Height (mm)	1431 mm	1632 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2960 mm	2498 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	144 mm	172 mm
Vanity Mirror
Rear Reading Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Cup Holders
Digital Cluster	17″ central touchscreen + digital instrument display	12.3″ Virtual Cockpit
Body Type	Sedan	SUV
Seating Capacity	5	5
No. of Doors	4	4
Rear Spoiler
Electrically Deployed Front Door Handles	Pop‑out flush door handles

Airbags	8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags	8 Airbags
Body Shell	High-strength aluminum architecture	SUV
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc, 4-piston fixed calipers (~395 mm)	19-inch, brake calipers painted in Red
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated disc, single-piston floating calipers (~365 mm)	18-inch, brake calipers painted in Red
Brake Technology	4‑wheel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution	Diagonal 2-circuit braking system with ESC/ABS/EBV, brake booster, hydraulic brake assistant
EyeDentity (driver & occupant Monitoring)
EPB (electric park brake)
Rear Parking Sensor
Front Parking Sensor
Radar
Reverse Camera
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Fog Lamps		Yes, LED
Cornering Lamps
Auto Headlamps
Auto Booster Lamps
360 Degree Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Secure 360 - Live View & Recording	Built-in Dashcam & Sentry Mode using those cameras
Rear Defogger
Windshield Auto Defogging
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
ADAS
Forward Collision Warning System (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Lane Sway Alert (LSA)
Lane Centering Function (LCF)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC)
Smart Pilot Assist (SPA)
Risk Mitigation Support
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Forward Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Screen Size	17″ central touchscreen + 12.3″ digital instrument cluster	12.3" digital instrument cluster, 10.1" infotainment
Chipset & Memory	SoC (akin to PS5‑class GPU) with upgraded RAM & storage
Wireless Technology	5 GHz Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth (multi-device), LTE modem (Premium Connectivity optional)
Connectivity	Standard & Premium Connectivity enable maps, media, web browser, YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, Spotify (NA)
Apps	Access via Tesla Theater/Tesla Arcade ecosystem
BYOD ( Bring your own Device)
Connected Features	Trip Planner with Supercharger routing, autopilot/FSD features, OTA updates, vehicle & map analytics
Speakers	22 speakers with 960-watt audio system	17
Voice Commands
NFC Key	Available for phone-as-key or key card entry
Auto Park
Video calling with in-car camera
Internet Connectivity	Built‑in via cellular + Wi‑Fi hotspot
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Heater		Seat heaters in front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Memory Function Seats
LightMeUp (ambient lights)
OTA Updates (infotainment & maps)
OTA Updates (vehicle features)
OTA Updates (ePowertrain)
App Store
Music & Calling Connectivity

Push Start	Yes (keyless via key fob/app)
Frunk Space (litres)	89 L
Boot Space (litres)	Seats up: 709 L, Seats folded: 1,828 L
Auto Headlamps
Rain Sensing Wipers
2nd row AC vents
Seat Belt Adjustment
Seat Recline
Auto AC
Door Glass	Powered windows
Power Adjusted Driver Seat
Power Adjusted Co-Driver Seat
Electric adjust ORVM
Power fold ORVM
ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse
Auto Dimming IRVM
Ventilated Front Seats
Ventilated Rear Seats
Door Handles		Flush-mounted door handles
One Touch Driver Power Window
Parcel Shelf	Hatch-style	Removable cargo cover included
Front Row Arm Rest with Storage
2nd Row Arm Rest with Cup Holder
Magzine Pockets for Rear Passengers
Bottle Holder
Heads Up Display (augmented reality HUD)
2nd Row Recline
Keep, Pet & Camp Modes (climate control)
Interior Device Charging Port	Yes (USB-C ports front & rear)
ISOFIX Rear Seats	Yes, 2 anchorage points
ESP
Door Open Alert (DOA)
Autonomous Emergency Steering (AES)
Evasive Steering Assist (ESA)
Emergency Lane Keep Assist
Highway Assist (including driver initiated auto lane change)
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)

Ex Showroom Price	15000000	12700000

Battery Warranty	8 years or 240,000 km	8 years or 160,000 km
Motor Warranty	8 years or 240,000 km	3 years or 60,000 miles
Vehicle Warranty	4 years or 80,000 km	3 years or 60,000 miles
Tyre Warranty	1 year or 20,000 km
Home Charger Warranty	4 years
Portable Charger Warranty	1 year warranty