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 CLS Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Mercedes-Benz CLS
2024 Tesla
Model 3
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
CLS
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How they stack...
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Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L
736 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,900 - $91,600
$183,600 - $197,600
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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?
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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)
- Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack (+$3,800)
- Magno Paint (+$4,900)
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)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 208kW - 461kW | 320kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 730Nm | 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
