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

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General Info

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

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

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

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

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

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 Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 461 kW 460 kW
Motor Power (hp) 618 hp 617 hp
Motor Torque 741 Nm 950 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.1 s 3.5 s
Top Speed 262 km/h 220 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 Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+
Length 4720 mm 4964 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2089 mm 2103 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1849 mm 1906 mm
Height 1431 mm 1495 mm
Wheelbase 2875 mm 3120 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 Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1929 kg 2540 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 594 l 430 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 977 l 895 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.7 5.6
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