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Audi e-tron GT vs Tesla Model S (2019)

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Audie-tron GTTeslaModel S (2019)
Overview
Released20212019
Performance
PowertrainElectricElectric
Power576–912 bhp534–778 bhp
0–62 mph2.5–4 s3.8–4.2 s
Top speed152–155 mph155–162 mph
Engine or motorsFront and rear motors, quattro. Standard output 503 PS (e-tron GT quattro), 592 PS (S), 775 PS (RS), 843 PS (RS performance); with launch control 584, 680, 857 and 925 PS. Power and 0–62 mph figures are with launch control; bhp converted from these PS figuresTesla’s Q1 2019 investor update confirms a new powertrain without increasing the existing packs’ capacity. The original Tesla announcement reproduced by Electrek describes a permanent-magnet synchronous-reluctance front motor, induction rear motor and silicon-carbide power electronics. Configuration power is from EV Database: 398 kW (Standard Range and Long Range), 580 kW (2019–20 Performance), converted to bhp; explicitly estimated later power and usable battery capacities are omitted.
Torque305 Nm front and 590 Nm rear (e-tron GT quattro), 740 Nm (S), 865 Nm (RS), 1,027 Nm (RS performance)–
Gearbox2-speed transmission on the rear axleSingle-speed fixed gear
Drivequattro four-wheel driveDual-motor all-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)361–385 miles283–405 miles
Battery97 kWh–
Fastest charging320 kW100–200 kW
Range detailWLTP combined: 377–385 miles (e-tron GT quattro), 365–374 miles (S), 358–367 miles (RS), 357–361 miles (RS performance); city up to 442 milesConfiguration WLTP combined ranges are from EV Database. Auto Express reported 375 miles WLTP for its August 2019 Long Range test car; EV Database lists 388 miles for the 2019–20 configuration, so these are not treated as one immutable launch rating. Tesla’s original 370-mile US Long Range claim is EPA, not WLTP. EV Database reports a claimed Performance acceleration figure of 2.5 seconds with one-foot rollout subtracted and estimates 2.8 seconds without it; neither estimated correction nor a mixed-test figure is used as a main 0–62 field.
Charging800-volt system; 105 kWh gross, 97 kWh net battery; 11 kW AC (11 hours to full); DC up to 320 kW, 10–80% in 18 minutesThe original Tesla announcement, reproduced by Electrek, specifies up to 200 kW on V3 and 145 kW on V2 for the upgraded range. EV Database specifically lists the software-limited Standard Range at 100 kW. Later Long Range Plus and Performance 250 kW entries are explicitly estimates in those database records and are omitted.
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 3.4–3.5 miles/kWh (e-tron GT quattro), 3.3–3.4 (S), 3.2–3.3 (RS and RS performance)–
CO2 emissions0 g/km at the tailpipe–
Practicality
BodySaloonSaloon
Seats55
Boot405 litres–
Length5,004 mm4,970 mm
Width1,964 mm1,964 mm
WeightFrom 2,355 kg–
Boot405 litres (e-tron GT quattro) plus a 77-litre front boot; 350 litres (RS models)–
Size5,004 mm long, 1,964 mm wide, 1,402 mm high; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 2,355 kg (e-tron GT quattro) to 2,395 kg (RS)Tesla’s historical 2012–2020 North American manual gives 4,970 mm length, 1,964 mm width without mirrors, 2,189 mm with mirrors and 2,960 mm wheelbase. Its software documentation is updated, so features must be checked against the vehicle’s build date and options.
Tech and safety
Infotainment–17-inch portrait touchscreen with separate driver display. The 2019 hardware update adds fully adaptive air-suspension damping; this is distinct from earlier height-adjustable air suspension. Software and driver-assistance options vary by build date and purchased package.

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