8.4
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-Benz C-Class Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2024 Tesla
Model 3
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.4
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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 drivingANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$54,900 - $91,600
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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
- Looks smart
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- $100,000 drive-away before options!
- $6000 for 5 years of servicing!
- Limited choice, no proper hybrid
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)
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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
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| Induction | ||
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| Camshaft | ||
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| Power | ||
| 208kW - 461kW | - | |
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| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 730Nm | - | |
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| Bore Stroke | ||
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