Mercedes C-Class v BMW 3 Series v Tesla Model 3 REVIEW

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Is it time to forget about two of the most popular ICE saloons out there, the 3 Series & C-Class, and go for the all-electric Tesla Model 3? Well, Mat’s about to find out!

In this video, he’s going to delve deep into each car to see which is the right choice for you. From their exterior & interior styles through to their driving ability and boot space, Mat’s going to see whether all-electric power is the best choice for you in 2021.

In terms of price & performance, they’re all relatively evenly matched. We’ve brought in the hybrid editions of the 3 Series & C-Class, so as a result, they all cost around £40,000.

When it comes to power, the C-Class leads it, with its 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine & electric motor delivering 312hp. Its 25kWh battery pack will also allow you to drive for over 60 miles on electric power alone! As for the BMW, the engine size is the same, but it can only put down 292hp. Its battery pack is also much smaller, at 12kWh.

And then finally we have the Tesla. It’s the entry-level Standard Range Plus model, so it only has a single electric motor which provides 272hp. It also has a claimed range of 278 miles.

So which will come out on top today? There’s only one way to find out… Stick with Mat for this all-new group test!

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[carwow]

Petrol v Electric... Which are you choosing? LIKE for EV, or COMMENT for petrol!

[DanielSadjadian]

62 miles of EV only range from a hybrid is damn impressive, far better than the 7 miles on the GT63S E-Performance for sure 😂

[lbaker_SA]

The child seat test has become more and more personal with Mat since he’s had a baby 😂😂

[timmos]

I really like this review. Last years everybody is comparing EV's to EV's and never to ICE or hybrids. The market is changing and this is the choice people have to make first, not which EV but ICE/hybrid or EV.
Great job on video itself too btw!

[M]

The child seat is Recaro. Matt is giving his kid no choice but to be into cars. 😂👌🏿

[Stromtoorper]

They don’t even consider the a4 good enough to be part of these comparisons now. Sheesh.

[Nath_Drev]

When will we get a update video off your mom, after owning a Tesla for some months?

[latlak]

The BMW can only charge with 3, 6 kW and when you tested how fast the petrol engine switches on, you clearly did it with a cold motor. The power dial had a temperature icon and didn't scale up to 100%, which it only does when the motor and battery are warmed up. It takes about 5 minutes of driving to do so and when they are all ready, they work even better together. Just wanted to clarify.

[Tommere]

I own a 330e and love it. 2 Things worth to mention about it based on this video. 1 you should get the adaptiv susp. Its softer in hybrid modus and firmer in sport. 2 when carwow accelerate in this video they drive in e-mode (pure electric). You will feel a completely different car in hybrid modus regarding respons etc. You can get xboost in both modus but in pure electric xboost kick in much later and slower. You almost never drive in pure emode because the hybrid modus and sport modus gives you the best experience.

[rg]

The 3 series just looks perfect! Just hits that sweet spot
Muscular and manly

[paulfarmerful]

There’s always something you miss out when comparing hybrids. You give the electric-only range, but what about the overall range? Do these hybrids suffer from smaller fuel tanks than the “standard” models?

[garethedwards]

Love the paint finish on the Merc but the BMW looks more aggressive.

[wasiqjawed]

Thanks BMW for not making the 3 series grills uglier like in the other

[PhilippMKremer]

That would be some interesting drag races between those 2 hybrid cars. 1. Normal drag race down the quarter mile, 2. Rolling race in the most eco-friendly settings, 3. Rolling race in the sportiest settings.

[trnnel]

I'm getting a Tesla Model 3 (LR, 2019) today. I am looking forward to it, but cannot imagine that it is a better overall experience than a BMW or Mercedes. But after watching this, I am even more thrilled.

[scienciacast]

Thanks for doing some more affordable, yet still great looking cars. More like this please!

[sneekyturbo_AMG]

I don't think you could go wrong with any of these cars. It's all personal preference.

[JasonMilner]

BMW driver here. I really wanted to prefer the Beemer, but (apart from the slightly blingy interior), I have to agree, the Merc is a better buy. Wouldn't touch the Tesla with a barge pole. The quality just isn't there.Looks cheap in comparison.

[nifatchoudhury]

The C-class has become a lot more practical in the last decade, well done Mercedes 👌🏼🔥

[philipplampert]

The 3 series is definitely the best looking BMW and one of the few remaining BMW's lineup