Comparison between:
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD EU | |
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| Model alias | - | Highland Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | 350 4MATIC Electric | Long Range AWD EU |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 56,630 (DE, Jul 2026) | GBP 49,990 (UK, Aug 2025) EUR 49,990 (DE, Aug 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Liquid Crystal Green (Aqua Mint) Sky Blue High Tech Silver Polar White Cosmos Black Night Black MANUFAKTUR Alpine Gray MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Ivory and Black Beech Brown | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 179.7 in 4565 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.8 in 2052 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1934 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 63.1 in 1604 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in 2790 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.6 in 878 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 5.4 in 138 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 | 410.0 l 14.48 ft3 0.41 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1400.0 l 49.44 ft3 1.40 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 107.0 l 3.78 ft3 0.11 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4927.33 lb 2235 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5985.55 lb 2715 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps |
| Torque | 335 Nm 34.2 kgm 247.1 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Torque | 180 Nm 18.4 kgm 132.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | 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 | 260 kW 348.7 hp 353.5 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 515 Nm 52.5 kgm 379.8 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.40 s | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 486.5 mi / 783.0 km WLTP, CMB: 398.3 mi / 641.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 390.8 mi / 629.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.1 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | 11.53 m 37.83 ft | 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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.03 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.8 in 350 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.8 in 350 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx18 ET47 7.5Jx18 ET53 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R18 235/55R18 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 85 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 79 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | - | BT43 (LG Chem 2170L) |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | 800 V system Silicon oxide-enhanced graphite anodes Volumetric energy density - 680 Wh/l | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 320 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 320 kW, 0:22 AC 22 kW, 4:45 AC 11 kW, 9:00 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD EU |