Audi RS 5 Sportback vs Tesla Model S (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$185

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RS 5 Sportback Base Style AWD vs Model S AWD
Measure	RS 5 Sportback	Model S	Winner
MSRP + destination	$81,195	$81,380	About the same
Horsepower	444 hp	670 hp	Model S
Torque	442 lb-ft	723 lb-ft	Model S
MPG or MPGe	20 mpg	93 MPGe to 124 MPGe	N/A
Energy cost a year	$1,920	N/A	N/A
EV range	N/A	410 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	21.8 cu ft	61.4 cu ft	Model S
Cargo, seats up	N/A	25.0 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	35.1 in	35.5 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.0 in	42.4 in	Model S
Length	188.1 in	195.7 in to 197.7 in	N/A
Width	72.4 in	77.2 in to 78.2 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,079 lb	4,560 lb to 4,969 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	4.6 in to 5.0 in	N/A
0-60 mph	3.8 s tested	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RS 5 Sportback Base Style AWD $79,900	Model S AWD $79,990	$90
Model S AWD $79,990	RS 5 Sportback Base Style AWD $79,900	$90

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Model S wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.