Model S upgrade to Model X

[keith1990]

I currently own a 2015 P90DL Model S. I bought it CPO about 18 months ago and love it (which I knew I would because I've been a Tesla fan since 2013). However, as my family is growing I know that I'll need room for two car seats in the back which won't work in an MS because I won't have the legroom to drive. I went to the Tesla store today and test drove the 2020 Model X LR+ with 22" rims. I was really surprised by how snappy it felt since it wasn't the performance version and therefore doesn't have Ludicrous mode. After the test drive I got back in my MS (I normally drive in Ludicrous mode because I have access to free electricity so why not, right?) and felt that it was perhaps a little sluggish compared to the MX.

My question, do you think the batteries on my 2015 MS have degraded over time and that an MS P90DL would actually be a little slower off the line than an MX LR+? Or are my senses off and it just felt slower but in reality, my MS is still faster? Any newish MX LR+ people in the Washington DC area, let me know if you are willing to do a head to head to test my question.

Thanks!

 

[Qbenjamin]

You probably had more of a euphoric experience driving the newer vehicle, let alone an X. The Raven suspension does stand out quite a bit as well. Keep in mind there's only like a 1.4 sec difference in 0-60 times between the two, but your current vehicle is definitely faster off the line.

 

[keith1990]

Interesting. I guess then the next logical question, is whether or not it's worth the extra $20k for a slightly faster performance model? Doesn't really seem like.

 

[Sandiegodoug]

0-60 4.4 plenty fast
I’d rather have the almost 50 miles extra range and 20 g in the bank

 

[keith1990]

Yeah, I'd love to see the Tesla sales data. The Tesla store didn't have a Model X Performance in the area and I'd be curious to see the ratio of sales of LR+ vs. Performance.

 

[mkspeedr]

0-60 4.4 plenty fast
I’d rather have the almost 50 miles extra range and 20 g in the bank

Thank goodness for options. I never need the 50 miles of extra range but I use the 2.6 almost every morning getting on the freeway.

 

[texasfun]

I got the 2020 Performance Model X with FSD. To me, I just want to get the full experience of owning a Tesla. Speed and autonomous driving.

 

[VikH]

I have driven a MXP90DL loaner and it was not as quick/responsive as my P100DL. To quantify this, put your car in Ludicrous++ and let it heat up fully. Charge to 100%. Do a few acceleration runs and check your max kw on the display. Compare to other P90DLs.

Also, regarding child seats - you may want to actually put in the car seats in the MX first to check if it gives you enough room. I found that there is not a significant advantage (front to back) between the MS and MX. But my MX is older and does not have the newer thinner seats.

 

[mkspeedr]

I have driven a MXP90DL loaner and it was not as quick/responsive as my P100DL. To quantify this, put your car in Ludicrous++ and let it heat up fully. Charge to 100%. Do a few acceleration runs and check your max kw on the display. Compare to other P90DLs.

Also, regarding child seats - you may want to actually put in the car seats in the MX first to check if it gives you enough room. I found that there is not a significant advantage (front to back) between the MS and MX. But my MX is older and does not have the newer thinner seats.

Totally agree on the child seats.