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Side-by-side verified model comparison
Tesla Model S vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
A verified side-by-side comparison of Tesla Model S and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, using generation-level specs, official EPA records and NHTSA safety data where available.
At a glance
| Metric | Tesla Model S | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2012 - present | 1953 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 1020 hp | 367 hp |
| Best EPA combined | — | 36 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2021/2023) | 24 | 0 |
| Latest dimensions | 4979 × 1964 × 1445 mm | 4923 × 1852 × 1468 mm |
| Average curb weight | 2172 kg (4788 lbs) | 1733 kg (3821 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Petrol |
If power matters most
Tesla Model S with a verified peak of 1020 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Tesla Model SModel S Palladium Long Range AWD | Mercedes-Benz E-ClassE-Class W213 E 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Dual motor | I4 |
| Displacement | — | 2.0L (1991 cc) |
| Aspiration | Electric | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 723 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 3.1 s | 7.7 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed | Automatic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | — | 30.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | — | 43.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | — | 36.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 652 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 95.0 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | 144 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4979 mm | 4923 mm |
| Width | 1964 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2939 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2161 kg | 1650 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which has more horsepower, the Model S or the E-Class?
Tesla Model S reaches the higher verified peak at 1020 hp, compared with 367 hp for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Which is safer: Model S or E-Class?
Tesla Model S has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of not rated; Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 5★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.