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Mercedes CLA vs Tesla Model 3

 
  Mercedes CLA 250 Plus Tesla Model 3
Price $43,000.00
Our Rating 6.0 8.2
Brand MERCEDES TESLA
Category Cars Cars

MODEL

Models Mercedes CLA 250 Plus Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Tesla Model 3 Performance

LAUNCH

Announced 2025, March 13 2023, September 01 - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
2024, July 11 - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
2023, September 01 - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
2024, April 23 - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Status Coming soon. Expected release 2025, June Available to order. Released 2023, October - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Available to order. Released 2024, July - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Available to order. Released 2023, October - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Available to order. Released 2024, April - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Country of origin United States
Base Price € 43,000 - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
$ 42,500 - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
$ 47,500 € 52,000 - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
$ 53,000 € 58,500 £ 60,000 - Tesla Model 3 Performance

PERFORMANCE

Power RWD 272 hp (200 kW) RWD 283 hp (208 kW) - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
RWD -Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
AWD 498 hp (366 kW) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
AWD 625 hp (460 kW) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Torque 247 lb-ft (335 Nm) 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
493 Nm (364 lb-ft) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
741 Nm (547 lb-ft) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 6.7 sec 0-62 mph 5.8 sec 0-60 mph (6.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
4.9 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
4.2 sec 0-60 mph (4.4 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
2.9 sec 0-60 mph (3.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Max Speed 130 mph (210 km/h) 125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
163 mph (262 km/h) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
transmission Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity 85 kWh usable 57.3 kWh usable, 60 kWh total -Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
78 kWh total - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
78 kWh total - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
78 kWh total - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tech Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V LFP battery - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Range 492 mi WLTP 272 mi EPA (319 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
436 mi WLTP (363 mi EPA) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
421 mi WLTP (342 mi EPA) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
328 mi WLTP (296 mi EPA) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Consumption 196 Wh/mi WLTP 212 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
225 Wh/mi WLTP (260 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
269 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Recuperation Yes 1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 33 min - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 15 min - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 15 min - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model 3 Performance
DC Charging CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
Supercharger V3 170 kW max -Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
CCS 170 kW max
Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
CCS 250 kW max
Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
CCS 250 kW max
Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model 3 Performance
CCS 250 kW max

BODY

Type 4 door sedan, 5 seats 4 door sedan, 5 seats
Platform MB MMA
Dimensions 185.9 x 73.0 x 57.8 in (4723 x 1855 x 1468 mm) 4720 x 1933 x 1441 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.7 in)
Drag Co-Efficient 0.21 Cd 0.219 Cd
Wheelbase 109.8 in (2790 mm) 2875 mm (113.2 in)
Clearance 138 mm (5.4 in)
Weight EU: 4530 lb unladen, 5534 lb gross EU: 1765 kg unladen -Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
EU: 1822 kg unladen - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
EU: 1828 kg unladen, 2263 kg gross - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
EU: 1929 kg unladen, 2271 kg gross - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Suspension Three-link front axle, multi-link rear axle Front double wishbone-type coil spring, rear multi-link
Wheels R17, R18, R19 R18, R19
Trunk/Boot EU: 14.3 ft³ EU: 682 l - Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
EU: 594 l - Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
EU: 594 l - Tesla Model 3 Long Range
EU: 594 l - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Frunk/Bonnet 3.6 ft³ 88 l
Towing EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 3307 lb braked EU: 1000 kg unbraked

DISPLAYS

Centre 14" touchscreen 15.4" touchscreen
Driver's Display 10.3" No
Head-Up Yes No
Others 14" passenger display 8" rear passengers touchscreen display

COMFORT

Seats Heated front seats Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats
Roof Panoramic glass sunroof All-glass roof
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist
Others 360Ëš acoustic glass

SAFETY

Airbags Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driving Aids 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of ​​zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist 3 front, 2 side and 3 rear cameras (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
Self Driving Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability

Note

Others 02 October 2024: Model 3 Standard Range is discontinued in USA
10 January 2024: Initial release price 38,990 USD
01 September 2023: Initial release price 42,990 EUR
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  Mercedes CLA 250 Plus Tesla Model 3

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