Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ vs Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2022-…) has a starting price of €110705, compared to the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…), which starts at €58470.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3
Years of Production 2022-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany, China China, USA
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €110705 €58470
Price Europe (Used) €64990 €56990
GCC Score 6.2 7.1

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3
Range (EPA) 370 km 476 km
Range (WLTP) 504 km 528 km
Range (GCC) 390 km 451 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 78.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 90.6 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 23.2 kWh/100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.3 km/kWh 6.01 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5 7.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2022-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 6.6 7.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 460 kW 461 kW
Motor Power (hp) 617 hp 618 hp
Motor Torque 950 Nm 741 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.5 s 3.1 s
Top Speed 220 km/h 262 km/h
Performance Score 7.2 7.2

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2022-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3
Length 4964 mm 4720 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2103 mm 2089 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1906 mm 1849 mm
Height 1495 mm 1431 mm
Wheelbase 3120 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…), but the Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2540 kg 1929 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 430 l 594 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 895 l 977 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l
Towing Capacity 750 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.6 4.7
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