Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.3 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Lexus ES 300h. 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has the higher listed output at 366 hp; 2025 Lexus ES 300h is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 148 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD at 493 Nm and 2025 Lexus ES 300h at 221 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 594 litres versus 454 litres, a difference of 140 litres. 2025 Lexus ES 300h is 255 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Lexus ES 300h has the lower listed starting price at $42,490, compared with $43,490 for 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD. 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.