COMPARISON

Nissan GT-R NISMO vs Tesla Model S Plaid

Full comparison of Nissan GT-R NISMO and Tesla Model S Plaid: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan

195.000 EUR

VS
Tesla Model S Plaid

Tesla Model S Plaid

Tesla

129.990 EUR

Specifications

Nissan GT-R NISMOTesla Model S Plaid
Power600 HP1020 HP
Torque652 Nm1420 Nm
0-100 km/h2.7 s2.1 s
Top speed330 km/h322 km/h
Price195.000 EUR129.990 EUR
Consumption13.1 L/100km15.7 kWh/100km
CO2 (WLTP)305 g/km
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Seats45
Trunk315 L793 L
Reliability8/108/10
Battery100 kWh
Electric range611 km

Visual summary

Power

Nissan GT-R NISMO
Tesla Model S Plaid

Acceleration (0-100)

Nissan GT-R NISMO
Tesla Model S Plaid

Price ratio

Nissan GT-R NISMO
Tesla Model S Plaid
⚡ Fastest

Tesla Model S Plaid

💪 Most powerful

Tesla Model S Plaid

⚡ Most efficient

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Pros and cons

Nissan GT-R NISMO

  • ✓ Price/performance ratio
  • ✓ Brutal acceleration
  • ✓ All-wheel drive
  • ✗ Aging interior
  • ✗ High weight
  • ✗ Less premium brand

Tesla Model S Plaid

  • ✓ 0-100 acceleration in 2.1 seconds
  • ✓ Range of 611 km (WLTP)
  • ✓ Exclusive Supercharger network
  • ✓ Constant Over-The-Air updates
  • ✓ Interior space and 793-liter trunk
  • ✗ High price for the segment
  • ✗ Build quality below German premium rivals
  • ✗ Limited after-sales service in some areas
  • ✗ Road noise with 21-inch wheels
BUYING GUIDE

Which should you buy?

Buy Nissan GT-R NISMO if…

  • → Price/performance ratio
  • → Brutal acceleration
  • → All-wheel drive

Buy Tesla Model S Plaid if…

  • → 0-100 acceleration in 2.1 seconds
  • → Range of 611 km (WLTP)
  • → Exclusive Supercharger network
REAL COSTS IN SPAIN

Real costs in Spain

Nissan GT-R NISMOTesla Model S Plaid
Insurance€3500€2000
MOT€833€400
Maintenance€600€350
Consumption13.1 L/100km15.7 kWh/100km
Fuel/year€3439€707
Total/year€9693€7950
Reliability8/108/10
DIMENSIONS

Dimensions

Nissan GT-R NISMOTesla Model S Plaid
Length4710 mm5021 mm
Width1895 mm1987 mm
Height1370 mm1431 mm
Wheelbase2775 mm2960 mm
Weight1740 kg2162 kg
Trunk (seats up)315 L793 L
Fuel tank68 L
FOR THE BUYER

What matters most when deciding

Practical summary based on the two chosen models

🎯

Best for

Nissan GT-R NISMO: Performance and luxury

Tesla Model S Plaid: Daily use

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Drivetrain

AWD vs AWD

🎯

Seats

4 vs 5

🎯

Annual fuel savings

Tesla Model S Plaid saves ~€2732/year in fuel (15,000 km).

🎯

Price difference

Nissan GT-R NISMO costs €65.010 more in purchase price.

⚠️

Insurance + maintenance

Nissan GT-R NISMO: €4100/year · Tesla Model S Plaid: €2350/year (without fuel).

DETAILED ANALYSIS

Complete analysis

Detailed comparison between Nissan GT-R NISMO and Tesla Model S Plaid.

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Engine typeV6 Twin-Turbo
Cylinders6 cylinders
TurboTwin-Turbo
Torque652 Nm
Weight1740 kg
Chassis materialAluminum & Aluminum
Consumption13.1 L/100km
Range
SuspensionDouble Wishbone / Multi-link
DrivetrainAWD
TransmissionAutomatic 6 speeds
Maintenance cost€600
Reliability8/10

Tesla Model S Plaid

Engine typeTri-Motor Plaid
Cylinders
TurboElectric
Torque1420 Nm
Weight2162 kg
Chassis materialAluminum and steel
Consumption15.7 kWh/100km
Range520 km
SuspensionAdaptive Air Suspension / Adaptive Air Suspension
DrivetrainAWD
TransmissionSingle-Speed Fixed Gear 1 speeds
Maintenance cost€350
Reliability8/10
FEATURES

Equipment and features

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Exterior

  • NISMO aero package
  • Carbon hood

Interior

  • Recaro seats
  • NISMO steering wheel

Technology

  • Nissan Connect
  • Around View Monitor

Safety

  • Intelligent cruise control
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Around-view monitor
  • Emergency braking

Tesla Model S Plaid

Exterior

  • Matrix LED headlights
  • Panoramic Glass Roof
  • Electric Liftgate

Interior

  • Yoke Steering
  • 17 Cinematic Touchscreen
  • Vegan Leather

Technology

  • Autopilot
  • FSD Hardware
  • Premium Audio 22 Speakers

Safety

  • Autopilot
  • Full Self-Driving (optional)
  • Emergency Braking
CONSUMPTION

Detailed consumption

Nissan GT-R NISMOTesla Model S Plaid
City14.7 L/100km17 kWh/100km
Highway10.7 L/100km14.5 kWh/100km
Combined13.1 L/100km15.7 kWh/100km
Calm driving11 L/100km14 kWh/100km
Sport driving20 L/100km22 kWh/100km
City range462 km520 km
Highway range635 km680 km
DEPRECIATION

Residual value

Nissan GT-R NISMOTesla Model S Plaid
After 1 year€156.000 (80%)€103.992 (80%)
After 3 years€132.600 (68%)€88.393 (68%)
After 5 years€105.300 (54%)€70.195 (54%)
INTERIOR TECHNOLOGY

Interior technology

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Recaro seats

Rigid shell with specific padding to withstand high lateral loads.

NISMO steering wheel

Alcantara-wrapped with red reference stripe and metal paddle shifters.

Nissan Connect screen

8-inch display with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Tesla Model S Plaid

17" center screen

17-inch horizontal touchscreen with 2200x1300 pixels controlling nearly all car functions.

Premium seats

Ventilated seats with 12-way electric adjustment and vegan finishes.

Minimalist dashboard

Clean design without conventional instrument cluster; all info is shown on the center screen.

Glass roof

Panoramic glass roof that increases the sense of space and natural light.

In-car gaming

AMD Ryzen processor capable of AAA gaming on the center screen.

Biocontrol HVAC

Climate control with HEPA filter and three independent zones.

Autopilot

Cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors for highway assist and manoeuvres.

BEST PERFORMANCE

Tesla Model S Plaid — most powerful

delivers 1020 HP and estimated total cost €3057/year (fuel + insurance + maintenance).

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Tesla Model S Plaid
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more reliable?

Nissan GT-R NISMO usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.

Which consumes less?

Nissan GT-R NISMO consumes less fuel than the Tesla Model S Plaid.

Which is better for trips?

Tesla Model S Plaid is more comfortable for long trips.

Verdict

Nissan GT-R NISMO vs Tesla Model S Plaid: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.