2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD 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
Tesla Model 3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2025 Tesla
Model 3
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
66L
403 to 653 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,900 - $80,900
$87,800 - $202,800
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CarExpert's Take
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?
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- Pricey, even before options
- Ridiculous service pricing
- Limited choice
Colours Available
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)
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1496 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 343kW | 150kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 681Nm | 300Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
