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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 350e Sedan
2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD

2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD

$47,900 Starting Price (MSRP)
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$38,990 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model C-Class Plug-in Hybrid Sub-Model Model 3
Make Mercedes-Benz Make Tesla
Model C-Class Model Model 3
Model Year 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid Model Year 2024 Tesla Model 3
Year 2018 Year 2024
MSRP $47,900 MSRP $38,990
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid Engine Electric
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 7-Speed Automatic Transmission Single Speed Automatic
Horsepower 275 hp Horsepower 271 hp
Torque 443 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm Torque 310 lb-ft
Combined 30 MPG Combined 132 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity N/A
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.8 ft Turning Diameter 38.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Optional Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Optional Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking Optional Automatic Parking Optional
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Optional Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Standard
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Optional Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Optional Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Optional Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Not Available Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,924 lbs Curb Weight 3,862 lbs
Wheelbase 111.4 in Wheelbase 113.2 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.5"
Front Tire P225/45HR18 Front Tire P235/45WR18
Rear Tire P245/40HR18 Rear Tire P235/45WR18
Front Width 61.5 in Front Width 62.4 in
Max Width 72.1 in Max Width 72.8 in
Height 56.8 in Height 56.7 in
Length 184.5 in Length 185.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.9 in Front Seat Headroom 40.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.7 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.7 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.1 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.2 in Rear Seat Leg Room 34.5 in
Trunk Volume 11.8 ft³ Trunk Volume 21 ft³
City N/A City 138 MPGE
Highway N/A Highway 126 MPGE
Battery Size N/A Battery Size 50 kWh
Front Seat Hip Room N/A Front Seat Hip Room 53 in
Rear Seat Hip Room N/A Rear Seat Hip Room 52.3 in