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Model 3 Performance
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
515€
3,43 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 253 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 17,2 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2574,2 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,43 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 253 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,54 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 187 L of petrol 95 per year
Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie costs 134 €/an less in energy than Tesla Model 3 Performance, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 66 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
134 €
≈ 66 L petrol 95
3 years
403 €
≈ 198 L petrol 95
5 years
671 €
≈ 330 L petrol 95
10 years
1 343 €
≈ 660 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie versus Tesla Model 3 Performance. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 490 kWh | 0,034 €/km | 515 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 490 kWh | 0,069 €/km | 1 030 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 490 kWh | 0,103 €/km | 1 544 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 490 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 644 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 644 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,025 €/km | 381 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,051 €/km | 761 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,076 €/km | 1 142 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,032 €/km | 476 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 476 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Compact petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Performance | Ref. Saloon petrol | CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie | Ref. Compact petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,43 € | 14,23 € | 2,54 € | 13,21 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,87 € | 28,46 € | 5,08 € | 26,43 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 51,48 € | 71,16 € | 38,06 € | 66,07 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 858,32 € | 2846,20 € | 634,60 € | 2642,90 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie is about 25% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Performance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie offers more range: 710 km vs 530 km for Tesla Model 3 Performance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.