Porsche 911 vs. Tesla Model S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and Tesla Model S contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Porsche 911 and the Tesla Model S.
When comparing the Porsche 911's and the Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Tesla Model S.
Pricing: A used 2025 Porsche 911 ranges from $208,929 to $277,894 while a used 2025 Tesla Model S is priced between $59,824 to $89,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 911 loses 28.5 percent of its value and the Tesla Model S loses 65.1 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 36.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model S.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Tesla Model S's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 4 Best Hybrid Luxury Convertibles and the Tesla Model S being ranked 1 out of 30 Best Electric Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.3 out of 10. For the Tesla Model S the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 911 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Tesla Model S.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 532 horsepower, and the Tesla Model S base engine makes 670 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 402 miles. This gives the Tesla Model S the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche 911. The 911 uses premium unleaded, and the Model S uses electricity.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
196297 - 245415
Starting MSRP:
178200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
150675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
106900 - 207000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
79990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
145898
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
79990 - 340000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
246704
Price Range:
208929 - 277894
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
172109
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
113606 - 246704
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
79022
Price Range:
59824 - 89996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
107806
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
79022 - 127781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
51681
Depreciation %:
0.29001577
Resale Value $:
126519
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.49455375
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.19283274 - 0.50548743
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
0.59259308
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
0.5924518 - 0.66450392
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.16068364821227
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
1.7 - 7.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
154.36318137929226
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
6.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
1.8 - 154.4
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
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3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 37Ranking
23 out of / 26Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
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10 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
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16 out of / 27Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
532 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
449 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.143 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
723 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.147 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
282 / 382 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 116 / 124
Range (city/hwy):
402 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
28.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3724 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
50.9 inches
Length:
179.3 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4560 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo
Green
Shade Green Metallic / Vanadium Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
White
Yellow
Cartagena Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Lunar Silver
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige
Black
Basalt Black / Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Choice of Color / Carmine Red / Slate Grey Neo
Blue
Dark Night Blue / Dark Night Blue w/ Chalk Stitching [Leather] / Graphite Blue/Choice of Color
Brown
Basalt Black/Classic Cognac / Truffle Brown
Gray
Dark Night Blue/Chalk / Slate Grey/Chalk / Slate Grey/Choice of Color
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching / Bordeaux Red/Choice of Color
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Black and White
