On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 85% cheaper than the Mercedes S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
3,601 €per year
11,8 L/100 km weighted · 24.01 € per 100 km · 1 771 L per year
520 €per year
17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.47 € per 100 km · 2 600 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | AA · S | BB · Model 3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 4,023 € | 512 € | 3,511 € · Model 3 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 3,601 € | 520 € | 3,081 € · Model 3 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 3,274 € | 543 € | 2,731 € · Model 3 |
Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Performance
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 85% cheaper than the Mercedes S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is 547 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.