Model 3 Performance vs AMG A 45 S
Tesla · Mercedes-Benz
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
Simulated race times
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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