How does the performance compare between Tesla Model S Plaid and Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC?

The Tesla Model S Plaid delivers 1020 hp power and N/A torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC which produces 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm torque.

Side-by-Side

Tesla Model S Plaid ₹ 1.50 Crore

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC ₹ 1.29 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

Tesla Model S Plaid vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Tesla

Tesla Model S Plaid

₹ 1.50 Crore

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Comparison

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC

₹ 1.29 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

1020 hp

Power

326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm

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Torque

700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm

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Engine / Motor

2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM656 Turbocharged I6

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

Tri motor AWD

Drivetrain

4matic AWD

Electric

Fuel

Diesel

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Economy / Range

12.5 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Tesla Model S Plaid	Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.50 Crore	₹ 1.29 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Fuel	Electric	Diesel
Power	1020 hp	326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm
Transmission	Single speed automatic transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Tri motor AWD (All Wheel Drive)	4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Emission Standard	Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)	BS 6
Engine Misc	Torque vectoring Three independent carbon sleeved rotors Opening the door turns on the touchscreen and instrument panel 0-100 km/h in 1.99 seconds	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	633km (estimated)	1125 Km
Engine	—	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	—	OM656 Turbocharged I6
Torque	—	700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm
Fuel Capacity	—	90 litres
Fuel Economy	—	12.5 km/l
Body
Length	5021mm	5207 mm
Width	1987mm (excluding mirrors), 2189mm (including mirrors)	2157 mm
Height	1431mm (normal setting)	1823 mm
Ground Clearance	117mm to 158mm	200 mm
Wheelbase	2960mm	3135 mm
Turn Radius	6.15m	6 metres
Kerb weight	1961 - 2250 Kg	2505 kg
Front Tyre	255/45 R19 or 265/35Z R21	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyre	285/40 R19 or 295/30Z R21	315 / 40 R21
Front Suspension	Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Steering	Variable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering Speed sensitive 2.33 turns from lock to lock Yoke steering	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	—	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	—	Space Saver
Safety
Airbags	6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	Visual and audio feedback	360 Degree Camera
Central Lock	Yes	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	—	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
Parking Sensors	—	Front & Rear
Speed Warning	—	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	—	Yes
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Exterior
Headlight	Adaptive headlights with matrix LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	Auto tail lights	LED
Number of Doors	—	5 Doors
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	—	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	—	Yes
Fog Light	—	LED on front, LED on rear
ORVM	—	Dual Tone (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	—	Yes
External Door Handles	—	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	—	Yes
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub Strips	—	Black
Interior
Seating Capacity	5	7 Person
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Anti Glare Mirror	Auto Dimming	Electronic - All
Interior	—	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	—	Metallic
Seating Row	—	3 Rows
Driver Seat	—	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat	—	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Headrest	—	Front, Second & Third
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Rear Seat	—	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	—	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	—	Full
Rear Seat Split	—	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Third Row Seat	—	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Interior Colour	—	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Seat Upholstery	—	Artificial Leather
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Interior Door Handles	—	Chrome
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	—	Yes
Boot Opener	—	Internal with Remote
Interior Ambient Light	—	64
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	—	Yes
Cabin Lamp	—	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Screen Size	17 inch with left right tilt, Resolution: 2200 x 1300 pixels	12.3 inch
Integrated Music System	960 watt audio system with active road noise reduction	Yes
Speakers	22	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB	Yes	Yes
Rear Screen	—	Yes
Connectivity	—	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Voice Command	—	Yes
GPS	—	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
Radio	—	Yes
Instrument	—	Digital
Tripmeter	—	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Average Speed	—	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Clock	—	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	—	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	—	Yes
Gear Indicator	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
Tachometer	—	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	—	Yes
Alexa	—	Yes
Internal Hard Drive	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Fully automatic temperature control (Tri zone) Air vents hidden throughout the cabin HEPA filtration	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Front AC	—	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	—	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC	—	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
Heater	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Steering Adjust	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	—	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	—	All
Window One Touch Up	—	All
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Electric
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	—	Yes
12V Power Outlet	—	2
Cupholder	—	Front & Rear
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	100 kWh Lithium ion Supercharging max: 250 kW Upto 360 km range in just 15 minutes on Teslaâs supercharger network Wall connector: charging speeds upto 70km of range added per hour, 24 ft cable Mobile connector: Using 110V it can povide upto 4.8km range per hour, using 240V outlet, it provides upto 48km range per hour	—
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Sunroof via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
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Warranty
Warranty (Years)	4	2
Warranty (Km)	80000	Unlimited
Battery Warranty (Years)	8	—
Battery Warranty (Km)	240000	—

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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Tesla Model S Plaid and Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC.

The Tesla Model S Plaid is priced at ₹ 1.50 Crore, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.29 Crore.

The Tesla Model S Plaid delivers 1020 hp power and N/A torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC which produces 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm torque.

Tesla Model S Plaid features a Automatic gearbox with Electric fuel, while Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC comes with a Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.