8.4
2025 Tesla Model 3 review
The Tesla Model 3 has been the best electric car on sale in Australia since its launch. This update gives it some breathing room atop the pile.
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Scott Collie
Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Tesla Model 3
2024 Mercedes-Benz
CLA
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2024 Tesla
Model 3
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLA
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Long distance driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
245 to 372 km
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ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$76,900 - $86,500
$54,900 - $91,600
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Hyperblue Metallic (NEW)
- Spectral Blue Metallic (NEW)
- Iridium Silver Metallic
- Digital White Metallic
- Mountain Grey Metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 165kW | 208kW - 461kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 350Nm | 350Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1620 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 10.6 | - | |
