“The 2018 Tesla Model X raises the bar for SUV performance with its nimble handling and breathtaking acceleration. It has a comfortable ride with little body roll, and it gets terrific fuel economy. It also has outstanding range for an electric vehicle.”- U.S. News
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Engine and Transmission
The 75D features a 75-kWh battery pack, whereas the 100D has a 100-kWh battery pack. The top-of-the-line P100D comes with a 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack as well as far more powerful motors. The 75D and 100D have a dual-motor arrangement, with each motor rated at 259 horsepower, for a total of 518 horsepower.
The P100D's high-performance rear motor is replaced with a 503-hp one, but the front motor stays the same. Speed is controlled via a liquid-cooled Variable frequency Drive and power is sent through a single-speed fixed gear ratio on both axles.
Models
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2018 Tesla Model X
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2018 Porsche Cayenne
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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2018Audi Q7
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MSRP
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$79,500
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$60,600
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$69,550
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$56,400
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Engine
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Front & Rear High Efficiency 75 kWh battery
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3.6-literPremium Unleaded V-6
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3.0L V6 biturbo
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3.0L TFSI V6 DOHC
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Transmission
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Single-speed automatic
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8-Speed Automatic
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9-Speed Automatic
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8-speed automatic
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Horsepower
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518 hp
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300 hp
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362 hp
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333 hp
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Torque
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387 lb-ft
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295 lb-ft
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369 lb-ft
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325 lb-ft
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The Porsche Cayenne SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, and Audi Q7 lie almost in the same cost bracket and are the main rival competitors of the Model X SUV. Cayenne gets the biggest 3.6-liter V6 engine in the competition while the Audi Q7 and Merc GLS 450 get a 3-liter V6 engine. When power is considered, no car can match the 518 hp of the Model X and fall shapely behind the electric SUV.
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Acceleration
Model X has reached the zenith in delivering acceleration which to most competitors remains only a dream. Every model in the lineup sprints from zero to 60 mph in under 5 seconds. The high-performance P100D trim makes the dash in less than 3 seconds, making it one of the fastest vehicles around – SUV or otherwise.
Models
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2018 Tesla Model X
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2018 Porsche Cayenne
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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2018 Audi Q7
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0-60 MPH
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4.9 seconds
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7.3 seconds
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6.5 seconds
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5.7 seconds
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Quarter mile
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12.8 seconds
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13.8 seconds
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16.5 seconds
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14.9 seconds
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Engine
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Electric motor
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3.6L
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3.0L
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3.0L
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Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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8.8
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9.3
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8.4
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2018 Tesla Model X outshines all the SUVs in competition to shame as all other cars have pretty slow acceleration figures. Audi Q7 comes the closest to Tesla Model X in the 0-60 run taking 5.7 seconds while Porsche Cayenne even with the biggest engine is the slowest car to reach 60 MPH.
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Handling and Steering
Model X is one of the best-handling SUVs available in the market. Even at higher speeds or while cruising on the highways, the car handles confidently on the curve and even along the pavements. With enhanced driving features, Model X surely is a joy to drive.
You also get 3 different driving modes to step up the handling and driving experience. Tesla has worked magic in that steering and you get a remarkable response while cruising along the tarmac.
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Braking
The 2018 Tesla Model X SUV has brakes that match its acceleration. The brake pedal provides a smooth and progressive feel that is very easy to manage. Even after being one of the heaviest compact SUVs out there, it gives one of the best results in the brake tests. The braking figure for the Model X is currently not available but we assure you that Tesla will have the best braking figures too.
Model
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2018 Tesla Model X
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2018 Porsche Cayenne
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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2018 Audi Q7
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Brake Front (in.)
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14.0
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13.8
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13.8
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14.8
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Brake Rear (in.)
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14.4
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13.0
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13.6
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13.8
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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5,307
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4,486
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5,335
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4,916
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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126
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120
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117.9
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The quickest to come to a halt amongst the rivals is the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI. It takes just 117.9 feet to come to a stop from 60mph. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is also on the slower side at panic stops, with a distance of 120 feet. That’s unimpressive but still better than Porsche Cayenne SUV’s 126 feet.
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Towing Capacity
Model X tows a total of 5,000 lbs. which is very good for an electric car. All other gasoline-powered rivals outshine the Tesla Model X in towing capacity but it is still good for the electric car to tow this much weight.
Model
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2018 Tesla Model X
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2018 Porsche Cayenne
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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2018 Audi Q7
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Towing Capacity (lbs.)
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5,000
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7,716
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7,500
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7,700
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The Porsche Cayenne offers the most towing capacity at 7,716 lbs followed closely by the 7,700 lbs by the Audi Q7. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 offers 7,500 lbs of towing capacity which is better than the Tesla but falls short of the rest of the competition.