Internal combustion engine, hybrid or electric car? BMW M3 CS vs. AMG C63 S vs. Tesla Model 3
These three compact luxury sedans are all incredibly fast, but they achieve their speed in different ways. September 15, 2024 09:19 Electric vehicles can achieve faster 0-60 mph acceleration than hybrid and gasoline vehicles. Hybrid vehicles take advantage of an additional power source to improve performance despite the added weight. The AWD system, combined with advanced launch control, significantly improves acceleration. Speed and power are more important than ever in the automotive world. These three cars (Tesla, Mercedes, and BMW) prove that performance can come from a variety of sources. Two drag races give us insight into how these three sports sedans work. First, let's look at the numbers. The Tesla Model 3 Performance is the least powerful of the three, with just 510 horsepower (380 kilowatts). The BMW M3 CS follows closely behind, with its gas-powered twin-turbocharged inline-six producing 543 horsepower (404 kilowatts), and finally the Mercedes-AMG C63 S, with its hybrid four-cylinder producing 671 horsepower (500 kilowatts). On…