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Tesla Model 3 — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The Model 3 spans 4 grades: its entry price of $36,990 is the lowest of the 7 models compared, and even its top grade at $54,990 is the cheapest top grade in the group. On specifications, among the 7 models it is the lightest (1,705 kg) and is the shortest (4,720 mm) (includes estimates). The 7 models compared here range from $36,990 to $249,000; Air, A6 e-tron, e-tron GT are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page. Parts marked “includes estimates” rely on operator-estimated equipment or specifications.

Tesla Model 3
Tesla
Model 3
2026 model-year price
Lucid Air
Lucid
Air
2026 model-year price
Audi A6 e-tron
Audi
A6 e-tron
2027 model-year price
Audi e-tron GT
Audi
e-tron GT
2026 model-year price
BMW i5
BMW
i5
2026 model-year price
BMW i7
BMW
i7
2026 model-year price
Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan
Mercedes-Benz
EQS Sedan
2027 model-year price
Price (USD)
Tesla Model 3
Tesla
Model 3
Lucid Air
Lucid
Air
Audi A6 e-tron
Audi
A6 e-tron
Audi e-tron GT
Audi
e-tron GT
BMW i5
BMW
i5
BMW i7
BMW
i7
Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan
Mercedes-Benz
EQS Sedan
$0k
$20k
$40k
$60k
$80k
$100k
$120k
$140k
$160k
$180k
$200k
$220k
$240k
$260k
$280k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
EV
Specifications
Tesla
Model 3
Lucid
Air
Audi
A6 e-tron
Audi
e-tron GT
BMW
i5
BMW
i7
Mercedes-Benz
EQS Sedan
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4720
4976–5004
—
4996–5004
5060
5390
5265
Overall Width (mm)
1850
1935
—
1963
1900
1951
1925
Overall Height (mm)
1441
1407
—
1412
1514
1544
1514
Wheelbase (mm)
2875
2959
—
2901
2995
3216
3211
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1705–1925
2070–2420
—
2325–2330
2230–2380
2556–2808
2495–2615
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
594
626
—
261
490
501
623
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Range (EPA)
309–363 mi (497–584 km)
406–512 mi (653–824 km)
326–348 mi (525–560 km)
278–300 mi (447–483 km)
277–310 mi (446–499 km)
267–314 mi (430–505 km)
390–443 mi (628–713 km)
↓0–100 km/h (s)
2.9–5.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
201–262
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Max Power (kW)
—
321–920
270–370
500–680
250–440
335–485
300–430
Max Torque (N·m)
—
550–1939
—
—
400–794
649–1015
504–800
Front Motor (kW)
110
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
175–265
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
Not published
—
—
105
—
—
118
Fuel Tank (L)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Type
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
AWD
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
Transmission
1-Speed
1-Speed
1-Speed
1-Speed
1-Speed
1-Speed
1-Speed
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multilink
—
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multilink
—
Double A-arm
Multilink
Multilink
Independent
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Vented Disc
—
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Vented Disc
—
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Tire Size
235/45R18 / 255/35R20
245/45R19 / 245/40R20 / 265/35R20
—
245/45R20
245/45R19
245/50R19 / 255/45R20 / 255/45R21
255/45R20 / 265/40R21
Wheel Size
18" Alloy / 20" Alloy
19" Alloy / 20" Alloy
—
20" Alloy
19" Alloy
19" Alloy / 20" Alloy / 21" Alloy
20" Alloy / 21" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
—
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
130–140
—
—
—
—
—
135
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Tesla
Model 3
Lucid
Air
Audi
A6 e-tron
Audi
e-tron GT
BMW
i5
BMW
i7
Mercedes-Benz
EQS Sedan
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
Head-Up Display
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD*
—
—
—
—
● STD
● STD
Power Driver Seat
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
Heated Front Seats
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD*
—
—
—
—
● STD
● STD
Memory Seat
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD*★★★
—
—
—
—
● STD
● STD
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD*★★★
—
—
—
—
○ MOP
● STD
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD*
—
—
—
—
● STD
● STD
Surround-View Camera
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
● STD
Traffic Sign Recognition
—*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
8"+ Display
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Connected Services
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD*
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Tesla
Model 3
Lucid
Air
Audi
A6 e-tron
Audi
e-tron GT
BMW
i5
BMW
i7
Mercedes-Benz
EQS Sedan
Base Price
$47,490
$114,900
$74,600
$137,000
$70,100
$124,200
$104,450
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$47,490
$114,900
$74,600
$137,000
$70,100
$124,200
$104,450
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
Model 3
Benchmark (0%)
Air
+141.9% overpriced
A6 e-tron
+57.1% overpriced
e-tron GT
+188.5% overpriced
i5
+47.6% overpriced
i7
+161.5% overpriced
EQS Sedan
+119.9% overpriced
Segment-Exclusive Features
ExteriorLED Fog LightsModel 3 onlySTD
InteriorHead-Up DisplayModel 3 onlySTD
InteriorAmbient LightingModel 3 onlySTD
SeatingMemory SeatModel 3 onlySTD
SafetySurround-View CameraModel 3 onlySTD
ComfortElectronic Parking BrakeModel 3 onlySTD
ComfortAuto Brake HoldModel 3 onlySTD
ComfortWireless ChargingModel 3 onlySTD
ComfortHeated Steering WheelModel 3 onlySTD
Audio / Nav / Connectivity8"+ DisplayModel 3 onlySTD
Audio / Nav / ConnectivityConnected ServicesModel 3 onlySTD
Audio / Nav / ConnectivityPremium Audio (Bose/Harman)Model 3 onlySTD
Storage & UtilityUSB-C ChargingModel 3 onlySTD

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Tesla Model 3
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteManufacturer / Comparison site / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal (US new-car catalog), 2026-11-11) — excluding destination (checked Nov 12, 2026)
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal (US new-car catalog), 2026-11-11) — per-configuration (trim x drivetrain) dimensions, weight, fuel economy and tires (checked Nov 12, 2026)
  • Specs (Standard RWD / Premium RWD / Premium AWD / Performance AWD): Manufacturer (US EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA range (321 / 363 / 346 / 309 miles)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11
Lucid Air
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Audi A6 e-tron
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Audi e-tron GT
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
BMW i5
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
BMW i7
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.

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