The sales volume exceeded 50,000 in less than half an hour. Although Xiaomi SU7 achieved amazing sales results at the press conference, Tesla Model 3, as the market leader, is still a strong competitor. Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model 3 are two new energy models that have attracted much attention, so how to choose between these two cars?
1. Mechanical Hardware Quality
Although the price is similar, Xiaomi SU7 is still in the leading position in terms of mechanical hardware quality. First of all, in terms of body size, the length, width, and height of Xiaomi SU7 are 4997×1963×1440mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3000mm. Tesla Model 3’s body length, width, and height are 4720×1848×1442mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2875mm. From this data size, we can see that the Xiaomi SU7 is a full circle larger than the Tesla Model 3, which also improves the seating space. Good performance.
In terms of performance, both Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model 3 are available in single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive versions respectively. In comparison, Xiaomi SU7 has far superior power performance regardless of the single-motor version or the dual-motor version. Super Tesla Model 3, the 2.78 seconds to break 100 km/h is telling.
In terms of cruising range, the Xiaomi SU7 entry-level model has a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of up to 700km, and the four-wheel drive model has a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of up to 830km. The Tesla Model 3 offers two CLTC operating conditions comprehensive 606 and 713km cruising range respectively. Optional, but also significantly inferior in terms of cruising range.
2. Intelligent Technology Configuration
When comparing Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model 3, apart from the differences in appearance and interior design, the first thing to compare is the intelligence and comfort aspects, which are also the most important aspects for consumers of these two cars. The two important product points can even directly affect whether to place an order.
The first is the intelligence level. Xiaomi SU7 has obvious advantages in smart cockpit. It is equipped with ThePaper OS car system, which can achieve seamless connection with mobile phones, tablets and other devices, and uses 5G network for the Internet of Vehicles. The car has a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon’s 8295 chip still uses the 4G network, but the intelligent experience of the Tesla Model 3 is still slightly inferior to the entertainment aspect of the vehicle.
Intelligent driving assistance Both models are equipped with L2 level automatic driving assistance. The difference is that Xiaomi SU7 uses a lidar + dual NVIDIA intelligent driving chip solution, while Tesla Model 3 still uses a pure visual solution. The former The cost is higher but it is also more stable. Although the latter is mature enough, the option price is relatively high.
3. Price Product Highlights
There are currently 3 versions of Xiaomi SU7 available, with an official guide price range of 215,900-299,900 RMB. Tesla Model 3 currently has 2 versions available, with an official guide price range of 245,900-285,900 RMB. In comparison, Xiaomi SU7 has a significantly lower threshold for buying a car. Even when comparing models with the same price, it is still in the absolute lead in terms of configuration.
Of course, Tesla Model 3 is not completely without advantages. Although the high-end Xiaomi SU7 adopts an 800V architecture and can charge faster, Tesla’s advantage lies in its larger supercharging network layout, brand maturity and technology accumulation. It is also relatively higher.
Compared with Tesla Model 3, Xiaomi SU7 has more obvious advantages in terms of price, configuration, space, power, and battery life. In particular, Xiaomi Motors has achieved a “full ecology of people, cars, and homes” closed loop, successfully connecting people, cars, and homes. The seamless connection enables real-time collaboration between different terminal devices, greatly improving the overall intelligent experience and convenience.
If you value more performance parameters, smart cockpit experience and confidence in Chinese domestic brands, the four-wheel drive Max version of Xiaomi SU7 may be a better choice. If you have high expectations for autonomous driving technology, want to enjoy a mature charging network, and have a preference for the Tesla brand, Tesla Model 3 may be more suitable for you.