Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
![]() Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | ![]() Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD $54,990MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD $54,990MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2007-2016 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$95,650 | MSRP$54,990 |
Average price$15,394 | Average price$29,532 |
Listings598 | Listings604 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.7L 449 hp V8 | Engine510 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower449 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City17 | MPG City120 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway107 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)12 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine Name450 hp Electric |
Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity75 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City120 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway112 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4465 lbs | Curb Weight3814 lbs |
Height58.0 in | Height56.4 in |
Length205.0 in | Length184.8 in |
Width73.7 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase124.6 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload1190 lbs | Maximum Payload987 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
![]() Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | ![]() Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD $54,990MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD $54,990MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-2016 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $95,650 | $54,990 |
Average price | $15,394 | $29,532 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.7L 449 hp V8 | 510 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 449 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 17 | 120 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 107 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 12 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 450 hp Electric |
Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 75 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 120 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 112 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4465 lbs | 3814 lbs |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1190 lbs | 987 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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