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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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Petrol v Electric... Which are you choosing? LIKE for EV, or COMMENT for petrol!
Diesel powaahhhhh
Liked and commented... Hybrid 😅
I'll go with C-class. It's like small S-class
@@jojorabbit61 But diesel makes a lot of sound... Except you have an expensive car
Gas gas gas
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 😂
Agreed!
@@carwow I love your videos and mat is cool
To be fair the GT63s e has a completely different purpose. The hybrid system is only there to increase performance.
@@timonxDlol Very true, and it to be fair the small battery charges up quickly, so you can use all the performance a lot. But still 7 miles is a bit funny.
And better than 12 kms on a Ferrari 😅😂
The child seat test has become more and more personal with Mat since he’s had a baby 😂😂
With the Tesla, you also have the benefit of being able to store the car seat in one of the panel gaps when not in use 😉
@@srbs73 LOL That's so true!
@@srbs73 Got to be the best roast ever, brilliant
@@srbs73 I have a Tesla and I laughed too! I bought seals and installed myself to help with the panel gaps.
Hahaha 🤣 Daddy-Mat
The child seat is Recaro. Matt is giving his kid no choice but to be into cars. 😂👌🏿
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Recaro?
330 likes 😉
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!
When will we get a update video off your mom, after owning a Tesla for some months?
Mat is not a mom, he is a man, dude.
your* 😅
@@Z3t487 his comment does make sense...
@@georgedowns4034 It's a joke, where is *you're* sense of humor? *Your* weird, man.
@@Z3t487 I do have a sense of humour but that joke does not make sense.
@@Z3t487 if that's humor I'm Paris Hilton
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.
Would love to see the 0-60 comparison of these cars. Great review!
They don’t even consider the a4 good enough to be part of these comparisons now. Sheesh.
it just aINT as good as the comp
A4 is last gen, no point comparing
because it's old
I mean, the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the v60 weren't included either but I think that's only because they are too old to be compared to the brand new c class and the 3 series, not because they are inherently bad... Also, maybe they weren't available
@@Tomoyo0827 So is the 3 series!
The 3 Series is gorgeous!
Other two like Richard HAMMOND will say UGLY old generation merc looked Marvellous and Handsome
Hello Moxley. For me it’s between the C Class and the Model 3
100% truth right here
DIESEL
Approved!
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.
Agreed. These tests are always done in comfy mode on hybrids. Switch to sports mode and they come alive, much quicker, longer gear changes, responsiveness improved etc.
After a bit of a delay we finally got the SR+ as a company car for my wife. It’s amazing and if you’re commuting just put in chill mode to get better range. We’re currently getting around 330 miles 100% to zero (in Athens so no weather problems as yet). Switching to normal mode takes about 2 seconds for the traffic light GP if that’s your bag. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Hope your mum’s enjoying hers.
The 3 series just looks perfect! Just hits that sweet spot
Muscular and manly
That's what you like😏, or covering insecurities?
@@MuitoDaora if I was to cover my insecurities, I'll drive a Mercedes 😋
@@rg6982 I don’t understand what the point of this comment is. To let everyone on the internet that comes across it know that you’re a BMW fan? Please stop creating controversy when there is none, and try to respect all the cars for what they offer.
Who TF wants to drive a car that's "manly" when the most beautiful cars in history have been traditionally more feminine due to the curves and lights (original Corvette, 300sl, Aston Martin db3) imo Benz is the best looking and this isn't even the best looking Benz by a HUGE margin
3 series is so ugly
Love the paint finish on the Merc but the BMW looks more aggressive.
Really? I think the matte gray paint (which they suddenly seem to be putting on any new car) is fucking hideous
I love the "Mat" paint on the Merc. Dull is the new metallic.
the bmw looks more ugly
Agreed that merc looks ugly has a weird looking face to it
@@TVCHLORD Nah
Thoroughly enjoyed this review, informative, to the point and no childish ‘rev sound’ or other irrelevant comments. 👍🏼
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.
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Thanks for doing some more affordable, yet still great looking cars. More like this please!
The new C-class is honestly amazing
Its the best . Tesla cant even dream of coming to mercedes or bmw.
I think new c class looks really boring, but the interior is amazing!
@@thiccboi1726 i dont know its choice .it looks like a baby s class which matters more
@@thiccboi1726 I think the Tesla is far more bland (which they've done on purpose and I hate it) minimalist design needs to get kicked out of the fkn door I hate cars with no character, everyone wants to design everything like apple and it's getting quite irritating actually
It looks very ugly the facia is weird and droopy looking just bring overall their older generations looked wayy better
Waiting for the i4 vs model 3 comparison.
If the i4 wasn't so much longer and more expensive than the model 3 I'd seriously be considering one. The 3 is enough of a jump from my 2 series though
@@SunsetHaze Here in Greece the price difference is just 5K so im about to order the i4 e40 the following week. Hope i dont regret it.
@@pantnick Fair it's 10k in the UK last time I checked. Roll on the i2
The supercharging network is just a killer. I cant consider other ev Brands yet because of that
Fair review had a 250e for over a year now and whilst a great intro into electric motoring I'll defo be looking to go full electric next. That's if likes of BP Pulse sort out their home chargers of course!
Loving the reviews in MK, seeing all the places I used to drive through.
The C-class has become a lot more practical in the last decade, well done Mercedes 👌🏼🔥
I am currently driving a E 220d (S213). Absolut fantastic car! Then I had a test drive with a M3P and I want it so much now! This power train is that brutal….damn
Great video! Thanks for actually choosing a car. I agree about the Tesla. Unfortunately it still does not have the status of a BMW and Merc and that is what I am seeing in Germany. People still go for the German luxury cars. My next car will however be a Tesla.
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.
it might be but im sure eventually the petrol experience will be missed and appreciated. I've never once had an issue with turbo lag or slow power response it was simply part of the drive. I thought of it today id still rather have a an old school v8 nevermind the ergonomics, fuel economy, 0-60 but simply because its a joy it represents a time when cars had a soul.
to be fair this is a 2021 model 3 in the video, you can tell from the interior trim going on the door. They've made tons of improvements since 2019 but the 2019 should still be great.
Enjoy your car mate. Entering the tesla world.
@@timothyjaya I don't know. I had a 5.0 mustang and went to a Tesla. I will admit there a times a car with nice exhaust sound goes by and it's like hmmm sounds good!!! and then I kick it's ass and it's behind me and I can't hear it any more. Also my tank is full every morning. I never have to go for oil changes. Autopilot is just the best. And stopping to charge on a long trip is no where near the inconvenience that people make it out to be. It's actually a far nicer way to travel. I used to drive and drive and fuel up and get right in a drive more. Now I actually take a little break. Get proper food. Go for a little walk. By the time u get back in 15-20 mins you are ready to roll again and just feel better and more refreshed when you arrive. The ap has so many more functions than most other cars and phone as a key is brilliant. The so called petrol experience is not all its cracked up to be.
Owned the LR 2019 for more than 2 years now. Brilliant car
Tesla just looks and feels like it’s straight out of IKEA…
But they stole a lot of the design from Porsche. I always think I see a Porsche when I see a Tesla in real life
IKEA being the most successful furnishing company in the world, that is a clear compliment. Everyone likes IKEA
It's a toy
@@dowsonix770 it’s not necessarily a bad thing. I have a few things from IKEA and like them.. but they aren’t even close to the quality as things from CB2 or even raymour, for example. That’s why I ordered the Benz c300 for my personal taste.
@@lilpold9192 it does not Look anywhere near a Porsche
The folding of the rear seats from the boot is such an underated security feature that BMW and Mercedes have always had, don't know why all cars don't have it.
Thanks BMW for not making the 3 series grills uglier like in the other series......
I actually didn’t expect that the c class will have more space in the back than the 3 series it was a very informative video but I would have loved this video slightly more if we had the full specked petrol 200 hp versions of the BMW and the Mercedes
Yea compared to the 330i and the c300. Would have been interesting.
If your looking for economy which I assume why the hybrids are there it would’ve been great to have an M340d
@@lbnewell23 M340d better than these cars for sure. List price more expensive though. But screw economy M340i or F80 M3 for £40k 😀
@@KALAY8august more space as in passenger room I think
@@TeacherToolkitDemo in that case I think I’d have a M760li from like 2016 gorgeous interior 3.7 seconds to 60 yes please
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?
he did say while driving the teslas that you do have to be more aware on longer trips where in the other cars you rely on the engine to be able to go far enough for you.
No, plug in hybrid has same range as petrol variant only slightly less than diesel
My G21 330e does around 330 miles with a full tank of petrol and a full battery. Although realistic electric only range is more like 25 miles, but then I do have the xDrive version.
Very true. If you look at the 5 series it matters quite a bit. The 540i can have 68 liters and the 545e only 46 liters. And on a longer trip the battery will be empty which means more fuel consumption for the extra weight.
@@Tomoyo0827 No I had the C350e and colleagues have the 330e, the hybrids have smaller fuel tanks due to battery. The 330e was about 350 miles range with full battery and tank.
Matt showing off his Bobby Dazzler baby seat… Real world review right there. 👍😂
I don't think you could go wrong with any of these cars. It's all personal preference.
I dunno. The BMW and Benz have much better build quality.
Tesla is junk
I think that's the case with most cars, as long as a little common sense is applied - they really have got the hang of designing and building horseless-carriages, these days. Having said that, I had a Ford Focus as a courtesy car recently. The positioning of the head rest made it akin to being strapped into a medieval instrument of torture, and virtually undrivable. Small things can make or break a car for the individual, so a decent test drive is a must.
@@2006RACHIT lol
@@robertcook2572 very true. It's frustrating when people critique cars and have never even sat in them let alone drive them.
Waiting for the plaid drag races matt. 🥳🥳
Yes he should make an update video as he ordered the now cancelled plaid+ model s
@@thedumbconspirator4956 is that because of the fire risk and the crap reliability
@@willlomas6707 No?? It was cancelled so he should make an update vid on whether they refunded him the 160k or whether they switched his order to regular plaid and refunded him 30ish k. And also they cancelled the plaid+ because yknow...its not like the plaid is currently giving out free gapplebees tickets to every other performance car while carrying the whole family. also the specs are too close to the upcoming roadster
@@thedumbconspirator4956 Just report the trolls and move on. Don’t reply to them
@@RC-fp1tl I’m not a troll I was just wondering why he had cancelled his plaid+ and I was also pointing out the fact that they have reliability issues and that a new one caught fire while the owner was driving. I know that if I had ordered a car that had randomly caught fire then I would have cancelled it as well
Ahhhh Mat..... proper legend, calling the front boot in the Tesla what it is, the 'front boot'! You have made my weekend (proper Brummie!). 😉
A front boot is a vagina
it is the froot
We call it Frunk at Tesla
Fuk it
He calls a Tesla a tezzler...
I own 330e M Sports 2021 ( its been 8 months ) and have been feeling that little harsh on bumps then normal previous models I wondered and I couldn't figure out that its because of weight. BMW needs better suspension for that extra battery weight and to be honest they need bigger battery size. :P lol
I loved the way car goes. Its so fast. It take little bit time to kick off but once it kick off it goes 95-100 MPH easily without even noticing. Love the experience driving this one.
You should make a review and upload it on your channel
I just ordered a LR model 3, have had lots of BMWs. Just wanted to switch it up.
Excellent choice 😉
You will be delighted !
Congrats on your new i phone pall ! Sorry... i meant your new car yes 😆
You will not be disappointed.
@@thatniceroccor7558 Yep feels like buying an iPhone. Limited colors and options.
@@night5091 , virtually all options included and three more colors coming soon 😉
But most of all : f-ing unlimited pleasure ! 😍
Aside from the different power trains, nice to see a review comparing vehicles that are actually vaguely comparable.
Mercedes really stepped up there game with the New C Class
I think it looks cheap… I prefer the BMW
@@Breadfan00 what looks cheap on That Mercedes?
@@Breadfan00 it aint cheap looking but probably plastics and quality isnt as top notch as Bmw
@@Breadfan00
BMW 👎🏼👎🏼
Mercedes ❤️❤️
@@Breadfan00 personally I think the bmw looks cheaper, It looks like it has more plastics even though it does not. The design looks 10 years older than then mercedes which is sad
Mat, I am so pleased that you haven't sold out to the ICE industry. I always enjoy your videos with your sense of humor and the features and issues you cover are what, I believe, most people would use to make a choice of which vehicle to buy. Great job.
Knowing with relative certainty that carwow does not make money on Teslas I have to say all the respect to Mat and the team with him.
New C-Class interior is another level. The air vents are so cool
But the quality 🥴
It is just a screen...
@@mattiashaell the Quality is exceptional , got one on order for the wife .
@@dogi233 he's talking about the vents not the climate control itself, read comments properly
The Model 3 doesnt even have air vents. I personally think that's cool.
Just taking a moment to Thank Mat and whole Carwow Team just because they upload such high quality content so regularly and keeping us entertained.
Thanks!
Hi Raj. Just to let you know there is some brown stuck on the end of your nose 👃 💩
@@carwow We'll keep supporting you forever !
@@imrightyourewrong6274 you have some brown stuff wich I planted in there comming out your mouth.
@@fido5067 are they pages of a dictionary you didn't need?
Honestly you can't go wrong with either of these. Great cars in their own right.
I agree that you would go full electric if you were going for any electric. Hybrids were the solution for about ten minutes before electric cars improved to the point where the only reason not to buy one is the price. Great video.
The 3 series looks fire
I arranged
This is literally my three favorite cars and you made video including all of them! Fat like from me!
My experience with the Model 3 has been amazing so far, no regrets in owning one. Although I do think that the interior on the new C-Class is more “luxurious” looking than the model 3.
it's interesting what people call luxurious. Would you rather furnish your house in C Class style or Model3 style?
@@saliman4874 Totally would prefer furnishing my house like the C-Class. While I like the model 3’s minimalism, i think its a little too “empty”
@@momento4666 imo tesla's interior looks depressing
@@greyhoundanglickychrt5537 I find the interior of a Model 3 refreshing and relaxing personally, not a clutter-fest of bomber cockpit knobs and old fashioned switches, with maybe one of two jerky performance LCDs shoehorned on top for a "modern" touch, that legacy products provide for old fashioned buyers.
I also like the big open feel, thanks to low hood and big wide windshield and roof designs in the Tesla vehicles, gives off a spaceship vibe.
And of course the fact that it's a pure EV at this price range, while others are just "compliance" vehicles, automatically puts the Model 3 ahead of the pack. A proper "transition" product for this century.
But to each his own of course, different priorities and preferences.
@@AllanSustainabilityFan I respect that, some people like it some don't.
It would be very interesting to compare BMW M3 vs Tesla M3 Performance to see if petrol still rules in the performance saloon market and by what margin. And maybe throw in a Mercedes C63S as well.
In the UK a lot more Model 3 LR are sold compared to SR+. We need a Model 3 LR vs i4 eDrive40 video as fast as possible!
I'd even argue that we need more than just TM3s when it comes to compare anything with EVs. Why not a Kia EV6 RWD in this vid for example ? I would have loved to hear how it compares on the interior part. We already know everything about Teslas !
Thomas Timmermans because those aren’t even remotely similar cars…? The EV6 isn’t a sedan like these 3. It doesn’t have performance like these 3. It’s handling and responsiveness isn’t up to par with these 3. There isn’t another affordable, comparable EV sedan that competes with the model 3 here, all others are wildly more expensive or suffer from major downfalls. You’d have to do a completely different video with different ICE crossovers to compare the EV6 to.
why do you even need a review Model 3 LR will smash that 4 Series grandpa coupe fossil car converted to EV with huge transmission tunnel in the rear. Real proper EV vs Fake EV. no competition there.
@@borinvlogs agree
@@borinvlogs agreeeeeeeeeeeeee
17" best size for comfort and balance for looks
Well I'm happy to say that I agree with you Matt and the order is in for the Tesla SR+, German cars have had their day as far as I am concerned! Thanks for the great informative review as always 👍
Just watched this video for the first time. Swaped my Mercedes C class for a model 3 last year so obviously agree with your verdict.
The 3 series is definitely the best looking BMW and one of the few remaining BMW's lineup
After the 5 series and 8 series yes
Yes indeed the merc and the the tesla aren't with the bimmer in design and it's obvious..the merc as got this weird droopy ugly look to it while the tesla well it's just a platypus
I’d go with the 3-series
yeah, go with the dated - old looking 3-series over the ultra modern, planet saving EV (hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm) - wake up!!!!
@@hefwilliams5400 have you seen the model 3? It looks uglier than most Asian cars and I think they are the worst looking cars out there. They are more common than fiestas where I live and it’s never a good sight.
@@Horizon301. Drive one, then comment.
@@Tom_Mroz I don’t care for driving much, I value interior quality and design more. Most of these vehicles drive well anyway.
Same it's just more of a looker and it's character is more refined not to mention its higher quality I'd surely choose the bimmer easily!
10:33 I like how you opened the frunk to show us the specs on the Tesla
Matt: we demand an update about your mom's Tesla: did you buy it for her? Is she happy with it?
you Tesla fans are such creeps
Pretty sure that's it yo.
@@sophieedel6324 forgot following up videos are creepy
ICE fans btfo
She wants to upgrade to the Plaid.
Carwow just launched a follow up video :D
That BMW is my all time best car so far
Agreed just the best overall inside and out the other two the merc and the tesla are both so weird and ugly looking I just love the interior of the merc but that's all
The mercedes interior just wins my heart its also gorgeous outside and looks a lot like the s class
Looks good but feels cheap
Mercedes just wins for me
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.
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I drive a 3 series as well and owned a C class. Driving a bmw is much more fun but merc is always more comfortable and expensive looking
Pretty happy with my 2021 LR dual motor aswell. Its so cheap to run once you bought it. And the performance is Incredible
3 series is the best looking, merc is comfort oriented and range as well and tesla is just electrified soothing to drive machine
c class is way better looking all around. even outside. and i wont even mention the interior. bmw interior compared to c class looks like straight dog shit. bmw will never be better than mercedes
@@antheonthegreat1530 disagreed, the BMW interior looks better. I looked at the both of them and I just think that the merc is just too much, too shiny, to flimsy, the stupid TV-screen, called a infotainment display is just too much. The BMW has the older touch, sure, but that’s what I like about it, you can do everything with a touch of a button, which is way safer and easier than the Mercedes and of course the Tesla
@@bjornrenard8131 I agree, current c class and e class interiors are nice looking. But hollow feeling, BMW is put together way better. Though I think MB has the eye candy edge.
3 series is ugly
C Class looks much sportier then the 3 series ,,, the sporty times from bmw are over
I want to know if Matt bought his mom a tesla !!! 😂
Matt is just trying to promote tesla
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 No that is not what I am seeing..
His mom picked the Tesla... Matt is not a biased reviewer He is hilarious though
Thanks Matt great review... Hybrid just seen way too complicated.. a lot going on in a hybrid car.
@@davidhumeston5292 sometimes he is.specially when it comes tesla
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 Matt is not biased toward Tesla, he is simply fair toward them, which seems like a positive bias amidst all the boomers trying to denigrate Tesla
Nice comparison finally a journalist that is almost not biased at all. I preferred having a long range dual motor!
Esse novo interior do Mercedes classe C é fantástico!
Would also touch on safety , with the model 3 being rated one of the safest cars on the road .
It's quite mediocre on the collision safety, actually. Bulk of the points they got from Euro NCAP was thanks to their ADAS, and even there they lack basic stuff such as rear cross-traffic alert.
Not any safer than the other cars…
@@SkywalkerWroc I just checked and the 2019 Model 3 got 98% on adult occupant collision safety. I couldn't find one for the new C-Class, but while most new cars do still have an occupant safety rating of 94%+, I wouldn't call 98% 'mediocre'
@@madattaktube actually it was 96% still good although not as good as the bmw on everything except the adas systems because they tested the basic version and BMW like to charge for add on packs to get the extra systems. The model 3 was particularly poor for vulnerable road users (if you care about others) The Mercedes has yet to be tested but you can expect it to beat the other 2 as it's the newest design.
@@madattaktube Where it sux is in Child Occupant (86%) and Vulnerable Road Users (74%), which are below-average scores for any modern car.
I‘ll get my Model 3 (exact same spec like that one) in 2 weeks!
I thought about getting an A250e but ditched it for the Tesla, this video reassured me :)
I did exactly the same! - 5 more weeks until I get my 3!
You're in for a treat. It's a hoot no matter what spec level you get. Cheers!
I have been driving a M3 Long range for a year now, after almost 30 years of petrol and diesel. It's just in another league: so smooth, comfy, cheap to run........ and bloody fast!!!
I have a long range awd never driven the “base” before. Sounds like people who got them still love them a lot!
@davisadam well I mean an A class is nothing special anyway, not rly a fair comparison to a model 3 in the first place, I've been in a 2021 C class and a 2021 model 3 and personally only thing special about model 3 was acceleration
Love Mat’s chirpy personality.
BMW's exterior, Merc's interior and tesla's UI, the combination will bring fire to the market.
Love the interior on the C class, just a shame about it being 4 cylinder only.
Those screens look disgusting
3 series is more beautiful
Totally agree on the 4 cylinder point. If these cars had 6 cylinder engines as standard I think it would've been an easy win. But having 4 cylinder only hampers refinement and the feeling of luxury.
@@Msr.shaikh482 only a BMW fan would say that
@@gabrielivanov9978 Then you are a blind fan ...... Because you don't see 😂😂😂 ....
I have the 330e so probably a little biased but I love it, for everyday driving and having a spirited drive. I noticed that your ICE wasn’t warm so the 330e will limit power when you floor it, you may have noticed a bit more pick-up if the engine was already warm. Also I know it wasn’t part of the test but xtraboost mode on the 330e would apply all power so you may have felt it was a bit more alive then. Can’t comment on the other 2, not a big Mercedes fan but I’d like to see how it drives, likewise I’d love to have a go in a Tesla
True
I also have one - and never do I ever drive around in hybrid mode, as Mat was doing. It's hardly surprising that it didn't feel that sporty when he was driving it in the most non-sporty mode that the car has.
@@TrezenEN Why did you get the PHEV if you don't drive in hybrid mode? I recently bought a c350e and have no complaints, if I want to overtake someone I just change modes from comfort to sport
@@rayzecor People generally have plug-in hybrids due to tax reasons. BIK tax is calculated partly based on a cars electric-only range... thus creating much of the demand for plug-in hybrids.
The difference in tax between the 330E and the 340i, on my salary, is over £600 per month.
It's a totally flawed system as recent studies show that most people don't even plug their plug-in hybrids in, let alone do a majority of their driving in electric, and the combustion engine-only car is actually more economic, not to mention better to drive, due to the fact that it doesn't have an extra 200kg, or in your case, 300kg, of batteries and motors crammed in.
@@TrezenEN Interesting. I bought mine so I would pay less for my commute to the gym
A good honest review Matt and Yes, that is the way I'm leaning too!
I did forget both German and went for the model 3 LG. Sold my A4 and dont regret it.
The 3 series is the most beautiful in the segment
wrong its overstyled. pretty but kinda messy. the most beautiful from the outside would be the c-class or the genesis g70.
Yeh nah
@@pinkcitrus98 Wrong? Lol, despite what idiots say, it's still a matter of taste. I prefer the c class too but the 3 series looks good imho. Don't be so quick to act smart when you don't have the brains to back it up.
the tesla looks cheap tbh
The 3-series is cool looking if you're a teenager, the C-Class looks the most beautiful if you're an adult 😆
I choose the Model 3
well, there is a difference between quick and powerful. quick car has everything to do with its 0 - 60 timings and not much with its top speed. more horsepower is required to push the car to a greater speed, while more torque is required to push the car quickly to a specific speed, say 60mph. that's why the Tesla model 3 felt the quickest between all the other cars. and some secs are also taken by the lag of gearbox and engine in the other two cars.
Hi Matt, could you please review Pininfarina’s Battista please.
I have been waiting for this car’s review for a long time.
Thanks, you're doing a great job 😊👍.
I love my Model 3 and I do think it is a luxury car but when I see the Mercedes interiors I think that is Luxury. They are so nice. And I love how spartan the model 3 is but the Mercedes interiors usually don't bother me with it's buttons and vents when other cars do.
Mercedes is on another level with the interior quality and look, the ambient lighting alsone is amazing, i also like the look of the tesla interior, but, if i could choose i would like the tesla with the interior of the mercedes!
@davisadam Tesla and better made...... Yeahhhh..... Nope
@@KsNoz The funny thing is they don't actually make the interiors, they are farmed out to suppliers.
Fellow M3P driver here. I love Model 3 interior and the center display is perfect - had concerns for the lack of driver dash at first. However, the noise inside and the overall ride quality is a far cry from Merc. That is where it shines. If your primary desire is comfort and ride quality, then your choice perhaps is Merc or BMW; otherwise, Tesla is amazing. Just a perfect balance of performance, range, price, etc.
Id like to see EQC vs i3 vs Model 3, would make more Sense.
No, not more sense, just different
i3 is a hatchback, the Model 3 is a sedan, the EQC is a SUV. How does that make sense?
@@sylvaind.6786 no, i dont really think it makes to much sense comparing electric and petrol because it really depends on preference
i3🤮
A good comparison would be the Model 3 vs the i4 vs the Polestar 2.
This is what I've been waiting for, EV's getting to the stage where they're not compared against each other (latest "Tesla killer" vs Tesla) but a mainstream motoring reviewer comparing them against their ICE cross-shop competitors. Awesome job, well done CarWow
Not full ICE competitors but competitors weighed down by useless 1000lb sandbags that are prone to catching fire (aka lithium batteries). The full ICE versions of BMW 3 and Mercedes C ride far better than any of the three and handle better. And if not for the tax/regulatory subsidies the 6-cylinder versions of the full ICE cars should cost about the same as the hybrids with 4-cyl.
@@jims8828 I remember the same nonsense 10 years ago when people complained they need to charge iPhone every night (Nokia only once per week), no physical buttons, etc. Get used to the idea that ICE age is over and combustion tech is already dead. It has no future.
@@dmitrii336 iPhone offered many features that Nokia phones didn't offer due to Nokia not embracing full operating systems like Android while itself unable to deliver a full computer OS like iOS and Android. Battery powered cars offer no real functional advantage over gasoline cars while having numerous disadvantages in critical characteristics such range, safety and longevity (therefore depreciation). Even in terms of operating cost, it only makes sense in countries that either have tremendous excess hydroelectric power (like Norway) or burn coal for electricity generation (like in China). In the US, fast charging station cost is equivalent to well over $5 per gallon for comparable gasoline cars (in warm weather; cold weather reduce battery car range by half, due to the need to heat battery and heat car). Home charging using grid power is equivalent to about $2.5 per gallon, which is not much savings compared to gasoline price and easily cancelled out by faster vehicle depreciation and much higher insurance cost due to fire hazard. Don't be surprised by a huge battery disposal fee in a few years as used batteries pile up. Only households with solar panels can save by operating a battery car, and that is only because of subsidy due to "net-metering"; once electricity companies charge solar panel households transmission cost both ways instead zero transmission cost (which is more than half of electricity bill), the whole battery electric nonsense will only operate in the market segment for glorified golf carts.
The Dual Motor Tesla with long range battery is just so good. There is no comparison as of yet; I love my Model 3
The 3 series is the best looking car over here for sure.
I agree, the Tesla 3 looks best.
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Why are 17" alloy wheels a negative? They make the ride much more comfortable, tyres are much cheaper and you'll have a bigger tyre wall which can prevent wheel rash if you happen to have a small accident or let's say you have to avoid something on the road and drive over the curb. 17" alloy wheels are a HUGE positive compared to 18's.
You missed the point, this is a fashion show…
because they look shit and also create huge gap between fenders. supercars look beautiful because wheel size are proportionate to the height and size of sleek body of the car.
It don’t look as good
Nowadays it's all about LOOK not the ride son
Kerb
I'm very curious about the new electric car from dacia. What do you think of the dacia spring! We would love to see a summary of it! 🙏
Excellent honest detail review. I definitely agree with your opinion.
You do recommend to go all the way electric but then why have you bothered to compare hybrid with full electric? take the full elecric versions from every producer here and see what it is like.
It is to be expected that a full electric will have its advantages ahead of a hybrid as the hybrid is a compromise is not white and is not black sometimes is better but most of the times is enhereting the downsize from both parrents (see the electricity run out, see the wheight, see the hump in the floor, see the gases, booth space and running costs)
For me i think
Car Design: BMW
Interior Design: Mercedes
All the other Stuff: Tesla
I think the mercedes looks better than the BMW
@@jasper5097 🙅🏻nope
@@jasper5097 mercedes all look the same, you can't tell the difference these days. Boring design
@@jasper5097 Yeah it does, bmw looks like a kia.
@@jasper5097 And a straight lexus copy of the rear
I live in London and its a no brainer to go for the Model 3. No congestion charge and reduced on street parking rates. 1% BIK. Literally worth £1000’s a year. My development car park is filling up with them.
The new C class got my heart..Pure luxury.!
That open bonit on Tesla during the engine comparison was funny as hell 😂😂😂
You can refuel it at home..😘
That's great but I can't believe you didn't do a 0 to 60 test, that was almost the most important thing I wanted to see in the video lol
Would be interesting to see drag race between the 3 . Out of the 3 only bmw has physical ac and steering wheel buttons , and I don't care about the rest that's the winner for me .
Agreed and that merc facia to me is very weird and droopy looking I'm sure the majority would agree
How many times do you change your AC, I set it and then I leave it, forever. If you have a decent car, that is enough. Tesla also has steering wheel buttons btw, don't know about the merc.
Making a car purchase based on something you never touch seems a bit daft. Also you ask for a drag race, their was a clear winner in handling and lack of acceleration lag when driving.
@@timmos184 well , when I start my car early in cold weather I would crank the temperature up and then while driving when it's warm enough I would drop the temp to normal state all that without taking eyes off the road just by feel. That is major selling point for me. Also have you tried touch sensitive buttons on steering wheel ? Usually they don't work or perform badly. And don't say anything about voice commands , how many times voice commands works in language other than english?
@@kkk.542 When you drive a Tesla, you use your cellphone to warm your car up 5 min before you leave. If you leave the same time during week days or know when you are leaving next, you can use enter that into the car and you have your desired temperature.
Instead of having a major selling point of dealing with something in a less than convenient way, you could just buy a car that solves the problem for you.
In the past when I didn't drive a Tesla and temperature got to -10 (C) I didn't change temperature, the car heats up as fast as it can. It's only psychological that makes you think it will heat up faster, that is if you don't want to overshoot and not go above the temp you desire at least.
You're using a solution, that does not work, for a problem that has been fixed in Tesla's and saying it's a selling point for you? I hope you're not so illogical in other aspects of your life, but that's batshit crazy if it's truly a major selling point.
Car purchases are major expenses, if Tesla is within your budget, maybe try to be better informed before you buy your next car and inform yourself about cranking up the AC and the effect it has, beyond placebo.
Also I speak Dutch to my car, one of the least common languages in the world, it works as well as English, don't know what you're going on about, but I'm betting whatever language you speak, there aren't that many less native speakers vs Dutch.
@@timmos184 adjusting temperature from phone bmw and merc has it too . Personally I still want the option to change it on the go while driving. Call it preference. As for tesla I was in one just once as passenger yes it's different but still interior quality is far better in german cars. Again call it preference. As for voice commands try Bulgarian in tesla 😆
8:27 Just casually stabbing the back seats "leather", man that's painful to watch
Its not real leather tho. Its vegan leather
Model 3 vegan leather = plastic. Your back will feel sweaty quite soon, seat cushioning is too soft and seat shape does not fit my back (YMMV). You can't even get the Model 3 with superior textile seats. Fail. I'd buy the BMW i4 over these three.
Wtf is vegan leather .. say it as it is .. it plastic...
@@roneysibs531 Tesla calls it that. If you have a problem take it to them. Maybe they have a customer service phone number
cr8642 there literally are Teslas out for longer than 5 years and it literally isn’t happening lmao. People make up the craziest shit off of absolute nonsense
PLZ review a Vauxhall Lotus Carlton!
I'm getting my Testa Model 3 retrofitted with the new C-Class interior. There is a company outside of Edinburgh that will do this (but I can't mention their name due to TH-cam restrictions). It's not cheap but I will have the best of both worlds then.
Yo that’s cool!
You can mention anyone's name on TH-cam. Here, let me demonstrate.
Fred West
Adolf Hitler
Lucifer
God.
See? No problems.
Are you going to retrofit all the buttons, too?
You can mention their name, if you feel that you can't, we feel that you're lying
@@danpaul4975 I thought it but I didn't dare say it due to TH-cam restrictions.
Just ordered my first Tesla. Compared it to dozens of other Hybrids/Ev’s and it always came out on top. Can’t wait 😃
Nice which one?
@@selfsent5895 Model 3 SR+. Been driving it for a week now and totally love it. Best car I have ever owned.
Me to, literally an hour ago. Was a tough decision going from a 335d to an all electric. The 335 certainly isn't slow but... blow me that long range Tesla model 3 just f...s off
I’m saving up for a model 3, I’m about 2K away from what I wanna spend on the down payment & I can’t wait 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I would rather just get a M340d touring. Fantastic range and fuel economy, amazing practicality, blistering performance and looks the business.
Matt, why didn’t you show the different driving modes of the cars, I have a 2020 330e and in sport or extra boost mode, the car is a completely different animal to the merc, stiffer suspension by dampening, instant power and it shifts brilliantly, its rapid
Edit* I want to see 0’60 and drag race of the 330e v merc
Yeah, and the engine wasn’t even warm.
Here you have proof that those tests are mainly subjective and matter of taste.
@@latlak I don’t think Matt is even personally bias, I believe it’s just contract deals and sponsors with the different manufactures. Matt is just carwow’s puppet in a sense
I'm not a fan of the Merc's matt paint job. Overall though, I'd prefer the Merc.
Just activate stuff with the voice control Matt. In the Tesla I'm told it works quite well. The screen may be beautiful on the tesla, it may work very well, but it looks like somebody just threw in a monitor. It's not integrated into the car. I think it's pretty obvious that that is there for lower cost and perhaps manufacturing simplicity.