Tesla Model 3 2024 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 741 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Tesla Model 3 engine produces 245 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 191 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Tesla Model 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Tesla Model 3 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 594 litres | 455 litres | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model 3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Tesla Model 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`380 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 800 | 44 800 | |
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