Tesla Showdown: Model 3 vs Model S vs Model X

Model 3, Model S or Model X? Which is the best Tesla electric car? Rory reviews each of Elon Musk's latest offerings to discover which is the ideal electric car for you. It's Tesla vs Tesla vs Tesla!

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[Bobpaule]

The presenter has a style like no other Tesla reviewer. Awesome presentation, the humor is also spot on!

[tylermcqueen]

i like how this guy presents so much he's made me interested in cars

[rain._.]

I'm not ganna buy anything mate my broke ass is just watching

[justthevoice]

I'd take the Model S p100d without hesitation. Fastest, longest range, more comfortable ride with raven suspension like the X but far more handsome in my opinion and plenty of cargo and passenger space for me, I also prefer the S/X interior. However the cheaper Model 3 takes the crown when it comes to handling, charging speed, seat comfort and value obviously.

[charlesgordon]

Refreshing to watch a review without having to watch adverts. Thanks AutoTrader

[Lovejazz]

Beg to differ, the Model 3 is one of the best looking cars on the road, it’s looks are actually combined from the S and the X, all thanks to Franz. I love all of them because of the different features that you explained, we agree on that! I can barely afford the Model S SR+ so know that everyone can’t afford the top of the line of each car, like most other car companies . The Model 3 SR+ enables more people to have a Tesla than the S and X . Sure in my mind I’m rich, and I would buy the top of the line performance versions of all 3 if I could...

[NeillyVille]

I'd take the Model S P100D anyday, thanks

[schnaido]

Ok, I'll just come clean and say that this is by far one of the best car reviews I have seen. It's well created, insightful and generally all round fun. Great video. I just subscribed!

[azatecas]

i love this guy's style, just found my new favorite auto reviewer

[brianyoung]

You never full charge at a supercharger. 85-100 takes the same time as 0-85. A real supercharger stop is the time it takes you to go to the bathroom and get a bite to eat. You'll have plenty of charge to go on after that.

[alancobbin]

Model 3 long range hands down, nice one Rory 😊👍

[shepherdsknoll]

Yes, I agree with your looks assessment of the Model 3. After two years of owning a 3, I feel more like I am “piloting” the car rather driving it. It is sporty and I have never lost at the stoplight. I had a Model S for a while, it is much larger and dignified, and while I am older, I personally, prefer the sportiness of the Model 3.

[TheGreatGambini]

This video is playing fast and loose with the facts. A model 3 performance will set you back £55k, not £35k. In fact, the standard plus isn’t even £35k. Whilst we’re on the model 3, the max range is 314, not 340 which is the long-range version.

Also, the quoted 0-60 time of 2.2s for the model S is the P100D, which will set you back £140k, not £60k as you said at the outset.

Nice video, but please don’t conflate specs and prices into a magical “one size fits all”. This is an official autotrader video for Pete sake.

Rory has always had a smoothness to his reviews. I think this review just shows how well he can encapsulate the salient points of each car without getting too up in the weeds. I think that realistically, the type of buyer looking to purchase the top end trim of either of these cars probably isn’t cross-shopping the 3 against the S or X, but he does take the time to show why they should anyway. I love the camera and editing work, but Rory — even when he was working solo on hi own channel years ago — makes the review special.

[TheVolleymac]

You definitely forgot to mention the falcon wing doors. ;-)

[davidkelly]

I love how he calls the 3 ugly (by Tesla standards), really hypes up the X and shares the universal love everyone has for the S. Then he chooses the 3? lol

[alizubaidi]

“If ur worried that someone might steal your dogs” HE HAD ME DYING 😂

[beesonthenet]

"It's not making me throw up in my mouth quite as much as I thought it would." I think that means he quite liked it. Great presentation, hilarious!

[mmanjin]

As Rory stated you can't go wrong with whichever model you choose although the model 3 is the most economical one to buy. Having the choice though is a beautiful thing and soon the Model Y will enter the mix as well.

[serenechong]

S3XY naming strategy is just beautiful. Love it.