Tesla Track Performance Win
Tesla Model 3 Performance Outpaces Mercedes EV in Recent Track Testing
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The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance beat the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4Matic Electric in a comparison of driving performance, despite the Mercedes’ advantages in road-trip range and charging. The Tesla was substantially quicker on the track, with stronger grip and shorter braking distances. The Mercedes’ 800-volt architecture enabled faster charging than the Tesla’s 400-volt system, and it also exceeded its EPA range rating in testing.
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The Tesla’s 510 hp and 554 lb-ft, combined with its 4,020-pound weight, gave it a 7.9 lb-per-horsepower ratio; the 4,725-pound Mercedes produces 349 hp and 380 lb-ft, for a 13.5 lb-per-horsepower ratio.
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In measured acceleration, the Tesla reached 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and completed the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds at 125.2 mph. The Mercedes recorded 4.2 seconds to 60 mph and a 12.8-second quarter-mile at 109.2 mph.
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The comparison cited different hardware contributing to the cars’ handling: the Tesla has adaptive suspension damping, larger brakes and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Elect tires, while the Mercedes uses passive multilink suspension and Bridgestone Turanza 6 MO tires.
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