2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2020 Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
MSRP$35,000 | MSRP$54,250 |
Listings85 | Listings20 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
2020 Tesla Model 3 Reviews Summary | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews SummaryWhen money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the company's most practical and versatile car, as high-quality and necessary in a nice garage as a Kitchen-Aid mixer is in a baker's kitchen. It offers four body styles, four engines, and dozens of colour schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class, the brand's midsize car, is all of those things, depending on which of the 13 models you order and how deep into the options list you dive. For 2021, the E-Class receives a mid-cycle update for the infotainment system, engines, and exterior styling. We tested the Mercedes-AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-6 powertrain. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity50 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name283 hp Electric | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity50 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3624 lbs | Curb Weight3781 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height57.8 in |
Length184.8 in | Length194.3 in |
Width82.2 in | Width81.3 in |
Wheelbase113.2 in | Wheelbase115.7 in |
Maximum Payload1181 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,000 | $54,250 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | When money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the company's most practical and versatile car, as high-quality and necessary in a nice garage as a Kitchen-Aid mixer is in a baker's kitchen. It offers four body styles, four engines, and dozens of colour schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class, the brand's midsize car, is all of those things, depending on which of the 13 models you order and how deep into the options list you dive. For 2021, the E-Class receives a mid-cycle update for the infotainment system, engines, and exterior styling. We tested the Mercedes-AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-6 powertrain. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 283 hp Electric | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3624 lbs | 3781 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 82.2 in | 81.3 in |
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 115.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1181 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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