8.8
2024 Tesla Model 3 review
The new Model 3's improvement in ride comfort alone is simply game-changing compared with the nausea-inducing suspension of its predecessor.
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Anthony Crawford
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs 2022 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLA
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Tesla Model 3
2024 Mercedes-Benz
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2022 Tesla
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLA
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Long distance driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
245 to 342 km
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ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$76,900 - $85,900
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CarExpert's Take
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Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Overhauled ride is a game changer
- Luxury-class seats with ultra-quiet cabin
- Fun to drive with host of chassis upgrades
Misses
- No Apple CarPlay could be a dealbreaker
- Real-world range to be challenged
- There are cheaper rivals emerging
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
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- Full Self Driving Capability (+$8,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Hyperblue Metallic (NEW)
- Spectral Blue Metallic (NEW)
- Iridium Silver Metallic
- Digital White Metallic
- Mountain Grey Metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 165kW | 190kW - 335kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 350Nm | 375Nm - 638Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1620 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 10.6 | - | |
