Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric vs Tesla Model S
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric leads on fast-charge peak. The Tesla Model S leads on 0–62 mph.
Sedan
C 400 4MATIC
No US price yet
58/100#40 of 434 · Everyday
Hatchback
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C-Class ElectricMercedes-Benz C-Class ElectricModel STesla Model S
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+80 kW· 32%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.8 s quicker· 20%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.4 cu ft· 51%
- Power- best on this row+140 kW· 39%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | no data | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: Model S Plaid |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz C-Class ElectricTesla Model S
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
10080Performance
94100Practicality
3471
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- WLTP
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Tesla Model S
- version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 80 kW
Which is quicker?
Tesla Model SModel S
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 0.8 s
Where next
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Tesla Model SFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 27 sources
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