Mercedes-Benz C vs Tesla Model X
How the Mercedes-Benz C and the Tesla Model X compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes-Benz C | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 368 mi | 358 mi |
| Usable battery | 94 kWh | 95 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 18.5 kWh/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2027 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Mercedes-Benz C | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 244 mi | 237 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 349 mi | 340 mi |
| Motorway | 287 mi | 279 mi |
| City | 397 mi | 386 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Mercedes-Benz C
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz C
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz C
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Mercedes-Benz C or the Tesla Model X?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Mercedes-Benz C is rated 368 mi and the Tesla Model X 358 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 244 mi from the Mercedes-Benz C and 237 mi from the Tesla Model X.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.