Tesla Model 3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Variant

Rear-Wheel Drive

Variant

Special Edition

Body type

sedan

Body type

sedan

Engine size

—

Engine size

1.3L

Drive type

rear

Drive type

front

Fuel efficiency (combined)

—

Fuel efficiency (combined)

6.7 / 100km

Power and torque

188kW / 350Nm

Power and torque

120kW / 270Nm

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642km

Warranty

4 year

Warranty

5 year

Doors

4

Doors

4

Seats

5

Seats

5

Fuel type

electric

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Safety rating

—

Safety rating

5 Stars

Engine size

—

Engine size

1.3L

Cylinders

—

Cylinders

4cyl

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642km

Power

188kW

Power

120kW at 5500 rpm

Torque

350Nm

Torque

270Nm at 2000 rpm

Engine configuration

—

Engine configuration

—

Fuel injection

—

Fuel injection

—

Acceleration (0-100km/h)

6.1 s

Acceleration (0-100km/h)

8.4 s

Drive type

rear

Drive type

front

Transmission

1 SP AUTOMATIC

Transmission

7 SP AUTOMATIC

Fuel type

electric

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Fuel octane

—

Fuel octane

—

Fuel tank capacity

—

Fuel tank capacity

43 L

Fuel efficiency (combined)

—

Fuel efficiency (combined)

6.7 / 100km

Urban efficiency

0 / 100km

Urban efficiency

0 / 100km

Highway efficiency

—

Highway efficiency

—

CO2 emissions (combined)

—

CO2 emissions (combined)

152g / km

Warranty

4 year

Warranty

5 year

Roadside assist

4 year / 80,000 km

Roadside assist

5 year / unlimited km

Service interval

—

Service interval

12 month / 25,000 km

Length

4720 mm

Length

4688 mm

Height

1441 mm

Height

1439 mm

Width

1849 mm

Width

1830 mm

Ground clearance unladen

—

Ground clearance unladen

—

Front track

1584 mm

Front track

1612 mm

Rear track

1584 mm

Rear track

1602 mm

Wheelbase

2875 mm

Wheelbase

2729 mm

Boot space

594 L

Boot space

460 L

Kerb weight

—

Kerb weight

—

Gross vehicle mass

2180 kg

Gross vehicle mass

1950 kg

Tare weight

—

Tare weight

—

Braked towing capacity

—

Braked towing capacity

—

Unbraked towing capacity

—

Unbraked towing capacity

—

Towbar

—

Towbar

—

Front tyres

235/40 ZR19 96Y

Front tyres

245/35 ZR19 Y

Front rims

8.5x19

Front rims

8.5x19

Rear tyres

235/40 ZR19 96Y

Rear tyres

245/35 ZR18 Y

Rear rims

8.5x19

Rear rims

8.5x18

Spare tyre

—

Spare tyre

—

Safety rating

—

Safety rating

5 Stars

Number of airbags

7

Number of airbags

9

Anti-collision system

—

Anti-collision system

—

Driver monitoring

—

Driver monitoring

—

Blind spot monitor

—

Blind spot monitor

—

Lane departure warning

—

Lane departure warning

—

Active lane control

—

Active lane control

—

Traffic sign recognition

—

Traffic sign recognition

—

Security alarm

—

Security alarm

—

Battery type

—

Battery type

—

Battery capacity

60.00

Battery capacity

—

Electric range

513

Electric range

—

Power consumption

—

Power consumption

—

Plug type (standard)

—

Plug type (standard)

—

Plug type (fast charging)

—

Plug type (fast charging)

—

Peak charge rate

170

Peak charge rate

—

Charging time (EV wall)

11

Charging time (EV wall)

—

Charging time (fast charging)

170

Charging time (fast charging)

—

Four wheel drive type

—

Four wheel drive type

—

Low/high range

—

Low/high range

—

Approach angle

—

Approach angle

—

Departure angle

—

Departure angle

—

Breakover angle

—

Breakover angle

—

Differential lock

—

Differential lock

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Android Auto

—

Android Auto

—

Wireless charging

—

Wireless charging

—

Digital radio (DAB+)

—

Digital radio (DAB+)

—

360° camera

—

360° camera

—

Cruise control

—

Cruise control

—

Start/stop system

—

Start/stop system

—

Number of speakers

—

Number of speakers

—

Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

—

Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

—

USB ports (front)

—

USB ports (front)

—

USB ports (rear)

—

USB ports (rear)

—

Keyless entry

—

Keyless entry

—

Keyless start

—

Keyless start

—

Rain sensing wipers

—

Rain sensing wipers

—

Display screen size

—

Display screen size

—

Seat material

—

Seat material

—

Heated seats (front)

—

Heated seats (front)

—

Heated seats (rear)

—

Heated seats (rear)

—

Heated steering wheel

—

Heated steering wheel

—

Air conditioning type

—

Air conditioning type

—

Air conditioning zones

—

Air conditioning zones

—

Sunroof

—

Sunroof

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