Comparison between:
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD | |
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| Model alias | Highland | - |
| Trim | Performance AWD | Select RWD |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 43,895 (USA, Nov 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Carbonized Gray Star White Metallic Tricoat Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Shadow Black Iconic Silver Space White |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Onyx |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 186.0 in 4724 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 117.0 in 2972 mm |
| Front track | 62.3 in 1582 mm | - |
| Rear track | 61.4 in 1560 mm | - |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 872 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 128 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 821.2 l 29.00 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1687.7 l 59.60 ft3 1.69 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 136.0 l 4.80 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | 4D2 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 142 V | - |
| Power | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps | 198 kW 265.5 hp 269.2 ps |
| Torque | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 380 kW 509.6 hp 516.7 ps | 198 kW 265.5 hp 269.2 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.90 s | 6.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 298.0 mi / 479.6 km | EPA, CMB: 230.0 mi / 370.1 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | - |
| Additional information | All-new adaptive suspension | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | High-performance brake with red callipers | Brembo Flexira Aluminium Callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/35R20 275/39R20 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 68 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 75.7 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Chem |
| Model | BT42 (NCR21700A) | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 288 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 10 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:38 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 360-Degree Camera (S) Active Park Assist 2.0 (S) Auto High Beams (S) BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert (S) E-Latch System (S) Evasive Steering Assist (S) Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Lane-Keeping System (S) Navigation (S) Post-Collision Braking (S) Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Rear View Camera (S) Reverse Brake Assist (S) Reverse Sensing System (S) Speed Sign Recognition (S) 10.2-inch instrument cluster screen (S) 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen (S) Customizable instrument cluster (S) Modemm-based OTA updates (S) Phone as a Key with FordPass (S) Voice-activated SYNC with Connected Navigation (S) Wireless Device Charging Pad (S) 4-war manually adjustable front passenger seat (S) 60/40 split-fold-flat rear seats (S) 8-way power adjustable driver seat (S) Front row bucket seats (S) LED Lights and Sequential Rear Turn Signals (S) ActiveX Seating Material (S) |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD |