2015 Audi A8 vs. 2016 Tesla Model S
2015 Audi A8 vs. 2016 Tesla Model S - Front Left Comparison
2015 Audi A8 vs. 2016 Tesla Model S - Rear Right Comparison
2015 Audi A8 vs. 2016 Tesla Model S - Dashboard Comparison
2015 Audi A8 vs. 2016 Tesla Model S - Side Comparison2015 Audi A8
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2016 Tesla Model S
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What is the main difference between A8 and Model S?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, and height, than differences, like the fuel economy, market segment, and starting price. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Tesla Model S, which is $11,400 less than the base MSRP of the 2015 Audi A8. Also, the 2015 A8 is more fuel efficient; it gets 78.5 more mpg than the 2016 Model S. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, and height.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.0 L, Sup Charg, Auto, AWD
- Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$77,400
$66,000
Engine
Engine
3.0L V-6 Supercharged
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
333 hp
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Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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5.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
88 - 98 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
29 MPG
90 - 106 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 MPG
89 - 100 MPGe
Width
Width
83.1 in
86.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.7 in
77.3 in
Length
Length
202.2 - 207.4 in
196.0 in
Height
Height
57.5 - 57.9 in
56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
117.8 - 122.9 in
116.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
107.7 - 110.5 ft2
105.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
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5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.2 in
38.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.1 - 39.1 in
35.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.7 - 42.9 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.8 in
55.0 in
Costs
2015 Audi A8
2016 Tesla Model S
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$650 - $800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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