Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric | |
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| Trim | Performance AWD | 350 4MATIC Electric |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2027 (MY27) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 60,990 (USA, May 2020) EUR 68,980 (DE, Sep 2019) CNY 535,000 (CN, Jan 2020) | EUR 56,630 (DE, Jul 2026) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Liquid Crystal Green (Aqua Mint) Sky Blue High Tech Silver Polar White Cosmos Black Night Black MANUFAKTUR Alpine Gray MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Ivory and Black Beech Brown |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 179.7 in 4565 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 80.8 in 2052 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1978 mm | 76.1 in 1934 mm |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 63.1 in 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 109.8 in 2790 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Clearance | 6.2 in 157 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 410.0 l 14.48 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 1400.0 l 49.44 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 107.0 l 3.78 ft3 0.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4475.38 lb 2030 kg | 4927.33 lb 2235 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 826.73 lb 375 kg | 1058.22 lb 480 kg |
| GVWR | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg | 5985.55 lb 2715 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | The 7-seat interior will be available in 2021 Front track with 21" wheels - 1646 mm Rear track with 21" wheels - 1656 mm Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 335 Nm 34.2 kgm 247.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 180 Nm 18.4 kgm 132.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter |
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 | 149.8 mph 241.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.70 s | 5.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.50 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km | WLTP, CTY: 486.5 mi / 783.0 km WLTP, CMB: 398.3 mi / 641.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 15.1 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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.53 m 37.83 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | - |
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 | 9.1 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 13.8 in 350 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 27 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.8 in 350 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 22 mm | - |
| Additional information | Performance brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx20 ET45 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 7Jx18 ET47 7.5Jx18 ET53 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/40R20 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 215/60R18 235/55R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 85 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | - |
| Model | BT37 (NCR21700A) | - |
| Type | NCA | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 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 |
| Number of modules | 4 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | - |
| 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 | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
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 kW AC 22 kW DC 320 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, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 | DC 320 kW, 0:22 AC 22 kW, 4:45 AC 11 kW, 9:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the 2020 MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher 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, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric |