How does the performance compare between Tesla Model X Plaid and Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet?

The Tesla Model X Plaid delivers 1020 hp power and N/A torque, compared to Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet which produces 429 + 21.46 bhp @ 6100 rpm power and 520 + 250 Nm @ 1800 rpm torque.

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Tesla Model X Plaid ₹ 1.60 Crore

Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet ₹ 1.35 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

Tesla Model X Plaid vs Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet

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

Tesla

Tesla Model X Plaid

₹ 1.60 Crore

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet

₹ 1.35 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

1020 hp

Power

429 + 21.46 bhp @ 6100 rpm

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Torque

520 + 250 Nm @ 1800 rpm

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Engine / Motor

2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

Tri motor AWD

Drivetrain

4matic+ AWD

Electric

Fuel

Petrol

6 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Tesla Model X Plaid	Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.60 Crore	₹ 1.35 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Fuel	Electric	Petrol
Power	1020 hp	429 + 21.46 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Transmission	Single speed fixed gear Overall final drive ratio: Front unit motor: 7.5:1, Rear unit motor: 7.5:1 Reverse gear: Reverse direction of motor, limited to 24km/h	AMG Speedshift TCT 9G, 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	AC permanent magnet synchronous motor Carbon fiber wrapped rotor Liquid cooled Variable frequency drive (2x motors in the rear) Torque vectoring Opening the door turns on the touchscreen and instrument panel 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	536 km (WLTP)	—
Engine	—	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	—	3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost
Torque	—	520 + 250 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Fuel Capacity	—	66 litres
Body
Length	5057mm	4846 mm
Width	2271mm (including mirrors), 2073mm (including folded mirrors), 1999mm (excluding mirrors)	1860 mm
Height	1680mm	1426 mm
Ground Clearance	166mm (normal setting), 146mm (lowest setting), 206mm (highest setting)	114 mm
Wheelbase	2965mm	2873 mm
Turn Radius	6.2m	6.15 metres
Kerb weight	2455 kg	2055 kg
Front Tyre	255/45 R20 or 265/35 R22	245 / 40 R19
Rear Tyre	275/45 R20 or 285/35 R22	275 / 35 R19
Front Suspension	Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar	Independent Multi-link Suspension with Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar	Independent Multi-link Suspension with Air Springs
Steering	Variable rack and pinion with electronic power steering Speed sensitive Number of turns lock to lock: 2.33 Yoke steering	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	—	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	—	Space Saver
Safety
Airbags	10 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags in front and rear, Curtain airbags, Door mounted airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front 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	Automatic Parking
Central Lock	Yes	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Brake Assist	—	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	—	Yes
Hill Hold 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 LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Front and Rear Fog Lamps	LED
Taillamp	Auto tail lights	LED
Number of Doors	—	2 Doors
Cornering Headlamps	—	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	—	Yes
ORVM	—	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	—	Yes
External Door Handles	—	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	—	Yes
Interior
Seating Capacity	6	5 Person
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Anti Glare Mirror	Auto Dimming	Electronic - All
Interior	—	Single Tone
Scuff Plates	—	Illuminated
Seating Row	—	2 Rows
Driver Seat	—	16 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, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat	—	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Headrest	—	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Rear Seat	—	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	—	Bench
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated
Interior Colour	—	Black with Aluminium Trim and Red Seatbelts
Seat Upholstery	—	Artificial Leather
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Interior Door Handles	—	Silver
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Boot Opener	—	Electric Tailgate Release
Interior Ambient Light	—	64
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamp	—	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	17 inch with left right tilt, Resolution: 2200 x 1300 pixels	—
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
Connectivity	—	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Voice Command	—	Yes
GPS	—	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
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Comfort
AC	Fully automatic temperature control (Tri zone) Air vents hidden throughout the cabin HEPA filtration	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Front AC	—	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	—	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Adaptive
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Steering Adjust	—	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	—	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	—	All
Window One Touch Up	—	All
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Manual
Rear Windshield Blind	—	Electric
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	—	Yes
12V Power Outlet	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	100 kWh Liquid cooled Lithium ion High voltage battery: Voltage: 405V DC Temperature range: -30° to 65° Low voltage battery: Rating: 6.9 Ah Voltage: 15.5V Supercharging max: 250 kW Upto 280 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
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
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Warranty
Warranty (Years)	4	3
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 X Plaid and Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet.

The Tesla Model X Plaid is priced at ₹ 1.60 Crore, while the Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet is priced at ₹ 1.35 Crore.

The Tesla Model X Plaid delivers 1020 hp power and N/A torque, compared to the Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet which produces 429 + 21.46 bhp @ 6100 rpm power and 520 + 250 Nm @ 1800 rpm torque.

Tesla Model X Plaid features a Automatic gearbox with Electric fuel, while Mercedes AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.