2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan vs. 2017 Tesla Model 3
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
$309 /mo.
2017 Tesla Model 3
- /mo.
What is the main difference between C-Class Sedan and Model 3?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the fuel economy, market segment, and starting price. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Tesla Model 3, which is $4,500 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan. Also, the 2017 C-Class Sedan is more fuel efficient; it gets 98.5 more mpg than the 2017 Model 3. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,500
$35,000
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
241 hp
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Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.0 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
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Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
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Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
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Width
Width
79.5 in
82.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
72.8 in
Length
Length
184.5 in
184.8 in
Height
Height
56.8 in
56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.8 in
113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
91.4 ft2
93.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.1 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.7 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
56.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.2 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
51.7 in
54.0 in
Costs
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
2017 Tesla Model 3
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $2,600
$550
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$309 (2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sedan)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$17,623 - $17,723
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