Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Tesla Model 3 2019
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| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engines: | 2.1 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel) | - (electric) | |
| Tesla Model 3 is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 585 HP | 204 - 513 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 800 NM | 163 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 - 8.3 seconds | 3.4 - 5.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 10.6 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 26 cm longer than the Tesla Model 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 165 litres more trunk space than the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`477 | ~ 2`182 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | no data | |
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