Model 3 Performance vs Benz A-Class A 45 S
Tesla · Mercedes-Benz
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance beats the Benz A-Class A 45 S by a wide margin, finishing 1.03 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: Benz A-Class A 45 S is $53,000 vs $53,240 for the Model 3 Performance — a $240 gap. Power: Model 3 Performance makes 34 hp more (450 vs 416). 0–100 km/h: Model 3 Performance is 0.80s quicker (3.1s vs 3.9s). Top speed: Model 3 Performance runs to 261 km/h, 11 km/h higher than Benz A-Class A 45 S. Drivetrain: Model 3 Performance is electric; Benz A-Class A 45 S runs on petrol.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Model 3 Performance or the Benz A-Class A 45 S?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance is faster, beating the Benz A-Class A 45 S by 1.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model 3 Performance vs the Benz A-Class A 45 S?
The Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, while the Benz A-Class A 45 S does it in 3.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Model 3 Performance produces 450 hp; the Benz A-Class A 45 S produces 416 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Model 3 Performance tops out at 261 km/h, and the Benz A-Class A 45 S reaches 250 km/h.
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