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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
Tesla Model 3 vs Mercedes-AMG C Comparison
Tesla Model 3
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Mercedes-AMG C
2024 Tesla
Model 3
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
C
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
Warranty
4 year
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MSRP
$54,900 - $91,600
$112,600 - $237,469
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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?
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's seriously fast
- Finally, a comfortable C 63 on the road
- Impressive all-wheel drive traction
Misses
- The noise just isn't the same
- Boot and rear seat are compromised
- Feels very heavy at times
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
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
NA
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)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 208kW - 461kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 730Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 5250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9 - 10.7 | |
