2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance (AWD) vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 300
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Tesla Model 3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceTesla Model 3: AED 235,990Mercedes-Benz C-Class: AED 235,100Mercedes-Benz C-Class is AED 890 cheaper.
- PowerTesla Model 3: 473 hpMercedes-Benz C-Class: 254 hpTesla Model 3 makes 219 hp more.
- TorqueTesla Model 3: 660 NmMercedes-Benz C-Class: 400 NmTesla Model 3 makes 260 Nm more.
- LengthTesla Model 3: 4690 mmMercedes-Benz C-Class: 4751 mmMercedes-Benz C-Class is 61 mm longer.
- SeatingTesla Model 3: 5 SeaterMercedes-Benz C-Class: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceTesla Model 3: 425 LMercedes-Benz C-Class: 455 LMercedes-Benz C-Class carries 30 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Tesla Model 3 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mercedes-Benz C-Class is AED 890 cheaper. Tesla Model 3 makes 219 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Tesla
Model 3 Performance (AWD)
AED 235,990*
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class 300
AED 235,100*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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473
660
Electric
4
2000
254
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4
Displacement (cc)
-
2000
Power (hp)
473
254
Peak Torque (Nm)
660
400
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
9-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
1-speed
9-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
66
15.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
66
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
15.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
3.4
261
6
250
0 to 100 (s)
3.4
6
Top Speed (km/h)
261
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Twin Motor
82 kWh
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-
547
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Twin Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
82 kWh
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
547
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
4690
1850
1440
2880
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-
-
425
-
4
4751
1820
1437
2865
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-
-
455
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4690
4751
Width (mm)
1850
1820
Height (mm)
1440
1437
Wheelbase (mm)
2880
2865
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
425
455
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist