Comparison
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model 3 320 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,995 vs $42,490
Faster charging Tesla Model 3 46 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 1.2 vs 8.8
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model 3
36 min vs 46 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 307 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model 3
82 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD Extended | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,995 | $42,490 |
| Range | 320 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 92 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 216 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 46 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 58.6 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 68 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 36 min vs 46 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $134/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (8.8 vs 1.2).
Ford Mustang Mach-E1.2 Tesla Model 38.8 216 kW46 min 208 kW36 min
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