On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 80% cheaper than the Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
520 €per year
17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3,47 € per 100 km · 2 600 kWh per year
Cheaper to run2 429 €per year
7,2 L/100 km weighted · 16,19 € per 100 km · 1 082 L per year
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Fuel price
Petrol 95 : 2,03 €/L·Diesel : 2,25 €/L
prix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
| Profile | Split | Model 3 | S | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 512 € | 2 714 € | 2 202 € | Model 3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 520 € | 2 429 € | 1 909 € | Model 3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 543 € | 2 208 € | 1 666 € | Model 3 |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 80% cheaper than the Mercedes S 350 d 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.