Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across 28 Porsche tests and 27 Tesla tests. It also gives context with median 0–60 figures across each recorded lineup.
Among production results, the Taycan holds the quicker 0–60 mph record at 1.89 seconds in the 2025 Turbo GT Weissach, edging the Model S by 0.09 second. The Taycan also owns the quickest production quarter-mile here at 9.2 seconds, a 0.05-second advantage. Median 0–60 data also favors the Taycan, while the latest shared model year with verified results is 2022, where the Model S posts the quicker 0–60 time.
Because these tables compile instrumented tests from multiple sources and model years, they are useful for spotting both peak factory performance and how each range has performed over time. Review the year-by-year entries, trims, trap speeds, and source citations below to see how specific Taycan and Model S versions compare beyond a single headline run.
Taycan Fastest 0–60
1.89sec
2025
Turbo GT Weissach
Model S Fastest 0–60
1.98sec
2021
Plaid (Prepped Raceway Surface)
0–60 Winner
Porsche Taycan
(0.09s faster)
Tests in Database
55
28 + 27
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Category Winners: Taycan vs Model S
The Porsche Taycan leads 6–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Tesla Model S taking none.
| Category | Porsche Taycan | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 1.89s Winner | 1.98s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 9.20s Winner | 9.25s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 1.89s Winner | 1.98s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 9.20s Winner | 9.25s |
| Median production 0–60 | 2.95s Winner | 3.30s |
| Median production ¼ mile | 11.05s Winner | 11.80s |
| Category wins | 6 | 0 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Porsche Taycan
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Porsche Taycan holds the production 0–60 record at 1.89s, 0.09s quicker than the Tesla Model S's best of 1.98s.
Fastest Production 0–60
Taycan
1.89s
2025 · Turbo GT Weissach
Model S
1.98s
2021 · Plaid (Prepped Raceway Surface)
0.09s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
Taycan
9.20s
2025 · 152.0 mph
Model S
9.25s
2021 · 152.6 mph
0.05s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Porsche Taycan has been clocked at 1.89s 0–60 — 0.09s quicker than the Tesla Model S's overall best of 1.98s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
Taycan
1.89s
2025 · Turbo GT Weissach
Model S
1.98s
2021 · Plaid (Prepped Raceway Surface)
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
Taycan
9.20s
2025 · 152.0 mph
Model S
9.25s
2021 · 152.6 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Porsche Taycan reaches 60 mph in 2.95s — 0.35s quicker than the Tesla Model S's median of 3.30s.
| Metric | Porsche Taycan | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 2.95s | 3.30s |
| Average 0–60 | 3.00s | 3.36s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 11.05s | 11.80s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 10.99s | 11.55s |
| Sample (0–60) | 28 | 27 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Porsche Taycan (2026) vs Tesla Model S (2022). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Porsche Taycan | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
3.20s
4S Cross Turismo |
2.20s
Plaid (21" Wheels) |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 11.30s | 9.50s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2020–2022)
3 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 3 years both models overlapped (2020–2022), the Tesla Model S held a 1.20s median 0–60 advantage over the Porsche Taycan.
Median 0–60 · 2020–2022 era only
Taycan
3.40s
13 production runs
Model S
2.20s
9 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Porsche Taycan has 28 tests spanning 2020–2026, while the Tesla Model S has 27 tests from 2012–2022.
| Metric | Porsche Taycan | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 28 | 27 |
| Production tests | 28 | 27 |
| Earliest tested year | 2020 | 2012 |
| Latest tested year | 2026 | 2022 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.