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Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric MY2027
BMW i3 50 xDrive
BMW i3 50 xDrive MY2027
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Performance MY2026
Starting price Unknown Unknown $54,990
Body type Sedan Sedan Sedan
World premiere Sunday, September 7, 2025 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Delivery start March 2026 November 2026 May 2024
Model status In production Announced In production
WLTP range 762-592 km (474-368 miles) 900 km (559 miles) 571 km (355 miles)
WLTP consumption 12.34-15.88 kWh/100km (5.0-3.9 mi/kWh ) 12.08 kWh/100km(5.1 mi/kWh ) 14.36 kWh/100km(4.3 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 14.1-18.5 kWh/100km (4.4-3.4 mi/kWh ) 16.5 kWh/100km(3.8 mi/kWh )
EPA range 440 miles (708 km) 315 miles (507 km)
EPA consumption 4.0 mi/kWh (15.4 kWh/100km) 3.8 mi/kWh (16.2 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh ) 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh ) 15 kWh/100km(4.1 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 671 km (417 miles) 776 km (482 miles) 547 km (340 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 17 kWh/100km(3.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 495 km (308 miles) 572 km (356 miles) 482 km (300 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 17.5 kWh/100km(3.6 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 470 km (292 miles) 544 km (338 miles) 469 km (292 miles)
Top speed 210 kph (131 mph) 210 kph (131 mph) 261 kph (162 mph)
Peak power 360 kW (489.5 hp / 482.8 bhp) (0 kW (0 hp / 0 bhp) with boost) 345 kW (469.1 hp / 462.7 bhp) 393 kW (534.3 hp / 527.0 bhp)
Electrical torque output 800 nm (590.4 ft-lb) 645 nm (476.0 ft-lb) 660 nm (487.1 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 4 s s 3.3 s
Drive type AWD AWD AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM WRSM ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) / Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) / Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 330 mm (12.99") / 330 mm (12.99") 355 mm (13.98")
Rear disc diameter 345 mm (13.58") / 345 mm (13.58") 355 mm (13.98")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron / Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron / Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold or Creep Hold, Roll or Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Maximum / Standard Standard / Low
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 2 (standard / Airmatic) 2 (Standard / Adaptive ) 1 (Performance)
Suspension type front Multi-link / Multi-link MacPherson strut / MacPherson strut Double wishbone
Suspension type rear Multi-link / Multi-link Multi-link / Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring / Air Spring Coil Spring / Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring / Air Spring Coil Spring / Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Unknown Unknown Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Unknown Unknown Not Available
Adjustable height front Unknown Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Unknown Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 148 - 150 mm (5.83" - 5.91") / 139 - 190 mm (5.47" - 7.48") mm (") / mm (") 128 mm (5.04")
Length 4883 mm (192.2") 4760 mm (187.4") 4724 mm (186.0")
Height 1503 mm (59.2") mm (") 1431 mm (56.3")
Width excluding mirrors 1892 mm (74.5") mm (") 1850 mm (72.8")
Width including mirrors mm (") mm (") 2089 mm (82.2")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area Unknown / Unknown Unknown / Unknown 0.219 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2962 mm (116.6") mm (") 2875 mm (113.2")
Turning circle 12.1 meter (476.4") Unknown 11.7 meter (460.6")
Curb weight 2460 kg (5423.4 lbs) kg ( lbs) 1856 kg (4091.8 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2965 kg (6536.7 lbs) kg ( lbs) 2271 kg (5006.7 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs) 70 kg (154.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 505 kg (1113.3 lbs) 415 kg (914.9 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 2400 kg (5291.1 lbs) 500 kg (1102.3 lbs)
Trunk capacity 470 liter (16.6 cu-ft) 561 liter (19.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1234 liter (43.6 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Optional feature Optional feature Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 10.3" Yes 43" Yes 15"
Infotainment screen Yes 14" Yes (2 options) 17.9" 43" Yes 15"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature Not Available
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature Not Available
Map provider HERE Maps Here Technologies Tesla
Online map updates Yes Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes Yes
Satellite image map Yes Yes Yes
Voice controlled Yes Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Optional feature Optional feature Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Standard feature Unknown Not Available
Swiveling headlights Unknown Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature Unknown Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Unknown Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Optional feature Standard feature Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
N/A
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
  • Left B-pillar
  • Right B-pillar
  • Rear center
  • Front
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
N/A
Lidar sensors N/A N/A N/A
Battery gross 100 kWh 113.4 kWh 85.33 kWh
Battery net 94 kWh 108.7 kWh 82 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 699 V 350 V
Battery weight
Pack configuration 196s1p 96s46p
Battery type Cell to Module Structural Cell to Pack Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry NMC NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging curve (click for full size) - Tesla Model 3 Performance
Max DC charging 350 kW 400 kW 250 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 56 m 2 s 45 m 21 s 1 h 15 m 51 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 100.6 kW 143.8 kW 64.9 kW
Charging time 10-100% 53 m 50 s 41 m 14 s 1 h 12 m 9 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 94.3 kW 142.4 kW 61.4 kW
Charging time 10-80% 21 m 18 s 19 m 21 s 36 m 2 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 185.2 kW 235.9 kW 95.6 kW
Charging time 10-90% 27 m 33 s 26 m 33 s 48 m 0 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 163.7 kW 196.5 kW 82.0 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Unknown Standard feature Not Available
Interior category Driver focused Minimalistic Minimalistic
Interior quality Premium Premium High quality
Console design Split level console Split level console Traditional console
Interior design
Black leatherette / fabric
Interior colors: Black
Black leatherette
Interior colors: Black
Leatherette Microcut
Interior colors: Black
ARTICO Leatherette / MICROCUT black
Interior colors: Black
Leatherette brown
Interior colors: Brown
Leatherette - ivory beige / black
Interior colors: Beige Black
Leatherette black
Interior colors: Black
Leatherette Beige
Interior colors: Beige Black
Interior Design Essential | Vivid Gray Bicolor
Interior colors: Gray Black
Interior design contemporary | Digital White Bicolor
Interior colors: Black White
Interior design contemporary | Black bicolor
Interior colors: Black
Interior design contemporary | Castanea Bicolor
Interior colors: Brown Black
Interior design BMW M | Black
Interior colors: Black
BMW Individual interior design with leather | Adelaide Grey Bicolor
Interior colors: Black Gray
BMW Individual interior design with leather | Black Bicolor
Interior colors: Black
Black
Interior colors: Black
Black & White
Interior colors: Black White
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Console storage First row center console
Seating capacity 5 5 5
Front seats options 3 (Standard, Comfort, Sport) 3 (standard, Multifunction, M-Sport) 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8, 8, 8 6, 8, 10 8
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Not Available / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature / Not Available / Not Available Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature Not Available
Length adjustable headrest Not Available / Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Unknown / Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available / Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard feature Not Available
Memory Unknown / Unknown / Unknown Not Available / Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Not Available
Seat ventilation Optional feature / Optional feature / Optional feature Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Standard feature
Massage function Optional feature / Optional feature / Optional feature Standard passenger seat / Standard electric driver, standard manual passenger / Unknown Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Standard feature Not Available
Seat heating Optional feature, outer seats Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Unknown Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 10 1 5
Wheel options 10 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/55R19 / 255/50R19
235/50R20 / 265/45R20
235/45R21 / 265/40R21
245/35R21 / R21
255/35R20 / 255/35R20
Available climate systems 2 (THERMOTRONIC, THERMATIC) 2 (2 zoone, 3 zone) 1
Climate zones THERMOTRONIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/THERMATIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow 2 zoone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/3 zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow SecondRow standard:Car
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available Standard feature
Camping mode Not Available Not Available Standard feature
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row (Optional)
  • Right side second row (Optional)
  • Between front seats
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver
  • Front passenger
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Optional feature Standard feature Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Standard feature Standard feature
Parking surveillance Not Available Optional feature Standard feature
App name Mercedes me My BMW Tesla
Change charging target Yes Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes Yes
Open/close windows Yes No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes Yes
Remote parking Unknown Yes Yes
Schedule charging Yes Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Unknown Yes Yes