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Model 3 Performance vs AMG A 45 S

Tesla · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner
Model 3 Performance
Beats the AMG A 45 S by 0.92s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance beats the AMG A 45 S decisively, finishing 0.92 seconds ahead. Off the line, the Model 3 Performance is the quicker car (0–100 in 3.1s vs 3.9s) and that early lead carries to the line.

Spec head-to-head

Power
450 hp
421 hp
0–100 km/h
3.1s
3.9s
Top speed
261 km/h
270 km/h
Engine
Dual Electric Motors (AWD)
I4 Turbo
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
660 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$53,240
$75,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Model 3 Performance
AMG A 45 S
100 m
4.722s
5.231s
1/8 mile
7.051s
7.747s
1/4 mile
10.762s
11.681s
1 km
19.922s
21.071s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Model 3 Performance is $53,240 vs $75,000 for the AMG A 45 S — a $21,760 gap. Power: Model 3 Performance makes 29 hp more (450 vs 421). 0–100 km/h: Model 3 Performance is 0.80s quicker (3.1s vs 3.9s). Top speed: AMG A 45 S runs to 270 km/h, 9 km/h higher than Model 3 Performance. Drivetrain: Model 3 Performance is electric; AMG A 45 S runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Model 3 Performance or the AMG A 45 S?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance is faster, beating the AMG A 45 S by 0.92 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model 3 Performance vs the AMG A 45 S?

The Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, while the AMG A 45 S does it in 3.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Model 3 Performance produces 450 hp; the AMG A 45 S produces 421 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Model 3 Performance tops out at 261 km/h, and the AMG A 45 S reaches 270 km/h.

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