How does the performance compare between Tesla Model X Plaid and Audi A8 L Technology?

The Tesla Model X Plaid delivers 1020 hp power and N/A torque, compared to Audi A8 L Technology which produces 344 bhp @ 5000 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

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Tesla Model X Plaid ₹ 1.60 Crore

Audi A8 L Technology ₹ 1.63 Crore

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Tesla Model X Plaid vs Audi A8 L Technology

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

Tesla

Tesla Model X Plaid

₹ 1.60 Crore

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Audi

Audi A8 L Technology

₹ 1.63 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

1020 hp

Power

344 bhp @ 5000 rpm

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Torque

500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm

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Engine / Motor

2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

Tri motor AWD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Electric

Fuel

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

6 Seater

Seating

4 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Tesla Model X Plaid	Audi A8 L Technology
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.60 Crore	₹ 1.63 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Fuel	Electric	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Power	1020 hp	344 bhp @ 5000 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	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Tri motor AWD (All Wheel Drive)	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) with self locking center differential
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	—	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	—	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Torque	—	500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm
Fuel Capacity	—	72 litres
Body
Length	5057mm	5320 mm
Width	2271mm (including mirrors), 2073mm (including folded mirrors), 1999mm (excluding mirrors)	1945 mm
Height	1680mm	1488 mm
Ground Clearance	166mm (normal setting), 146mm (lowest setting), 206mm (highest setting)	—
Wheelbase	2965mm	3128 mm
Turn Radius	6.2m	6.45 metres
Kerb weight	2455 kg	—
Front Tyre	255/45 R20 or 265/35 R22	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyre	275/45 R20 or 285/35 R22	255 / 45 R19
Front Suspension	Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar	Predictive Active Air Suspension
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	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Sides, Rear), Optional 9 or 10 Airbags
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	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
Parking Sensors	—	Front & Rear
Speed Warning	—	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	—	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	—	4 Doors
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	—	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	—	Yes
ORVM	—	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	—	Yes
External Door Handles	—	Chrome
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Rub Strips	—	Chrome Inserts
Interior
Seating Capacity	6	4 Person
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Anti Glare Mirror	Auto Dimming	Electronic - All
Interior	—	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	—	Metallic
Seating Row	—	2 Rows
Driver Seat	—	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 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, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat	—	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 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, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Headrest	—	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Rear Seat	—	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Rear Seat Type	—	Bench
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Interior Colour	—	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black
Seat Upholstery	—	Leather
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Interior Door Handles	—	Chrome
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Boot Opener	—	Electric Opening and Closing
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamp	—	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
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	23
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB	Yes	Yes
Rear Screen	—	Yes
Connectivity	—	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
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	—	Dynamic
Tachometer	—	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	—	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 Four Zone)
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Front AC	—	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	—	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
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 - Electric
Rear Windshield Blind	—	Electric
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Hot Cold Cup Holder	—	Yes
Vanity Mirror	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	—	Yes
12V Power Outlet	—	2
Cupholder	—	Front & Rear
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	48 Volt
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 X Plaid and Audi A8 L Technology.

The Tesla Model X Plaid is priced at ₹ 1.60 Crore, while the Audi A8 L Technology is priced at ₹ 1.63 Crore.

The Tesla Model X Plaid delivers 1020 hp power and N/A torque, compared to the Audi A8 L Technology which produces 344 bhp @ 5000 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

Tesla Model X Plaid features a Automatic gearbox with Electric fuel, while Audi A8 L Technology comes with a Automatic gearbox and Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) fuel.