Model S and 3 Side View Comparison

[Skotty]

I think it would make sense for the 3 to have a longer front door and be taller as well. They are looking to refine the product based on past experience, and 2 things that could be improved on the S is ease of entry/exit in the front and overall headroom (increased height helps front entry/exit as well; the steep slope of the windshield in the S is part of what makes entry/exit less than ideal).

 

[gregincal]

Very cool pictures. Sorry, but I think the Model ☰ is higher than the Model S (look at the picture below) on the GIF they have the same level. View attachment 176135

You have two pictures taken from exactly the same place of cars parked in exactly the same spot and orientation that shows them to be the same height. On the other hand you have a picture where one car is closer than the other and the closer car looks bigger. That's just perspective. If he made the 3 higher in the GIF then the background would no longer match, so that would be clearly wrong.

 

[ecarfan]

The perspective (angle) of that photo makes it impossible to accurately visualize the height of the different cars.

The side view comparison proves the S and the 3 are the same height in those photos, within an inch or less. Of course we don't know if either car had air suspension, and if so, what it was set at.

Very cool pictures. Sorry, but I think the Model ☰ is higher than the Model S (look at the picture below) on the GIF they have the same level. View attachment 176135

 

[Knobi]

Ok, was only a question.

 

[gregincal]

btw, this pair of pictures should be by far the most accurate for determining the length comparison between the S and the 3. Measuring the pixels of the matched photos does confirm the aprox 184" length of the Model 3.

 

[Vitold]

Looks to me that Model 3' floor is thicker than S probably making space for taller battery.

 

[Zoomit]

One thing I didn't realize until doing the comparison GIF is that the Model 3 C pillar is angled aft. The C pillar in the Model S is angled forward. While the forward angled pillar on the S is more aggressive looking, the aft angle pillar makes it easier to get in and out of the back of the car.

The 3 looks similar to the X from the side. This is due to 1) the rear window ending so far back, and 2) the C pillar is angled back (or nearly vertical like the X).

 

[SPadival]

I hate the hump on sides in the BMW 3 series backseat caused by the wheel well. I hope M3 does not have that.

 

[Garlan Garner]

The model 3 is the best looking of the bunch IMHO.
I feel like Veruca Salt..."I WANT IT NOW"

To each his own --- I guess. I think the M3 is the least attractive out of the group. If I could afford the MX or MS,, I would buy those instead

 

[Zoomit]

I hate the hump on sides in the BMW 3 series backseat caused by the wheel well. I hope M3 does not have that.

Here's a good look at the sides of the back seats.

 

[SPadival]

Here's a good look at the sides of the back seats.

Thanks. I missed the latest MT pics. Looks like my back will be saved (that is, whenever I am sitting in the back - never gonna happen).

 

[voip-ninja]

I wonder if the one piece front and rear seats without a headrest adjustment are standard. They look like a lower budget version of the expensive optioned one piece seats on the new Mercedes C Class.

 

[Vitold]

One thing I didn't realize until doing the comparison GIF is that the Model 3 C pillar is angled aft. The C pillar in the Model S is angled forward. While the forward angled pillar on the S is more aggressive looking, the aft angle pillar makes it easier to get in and out of the back of the car.

The 3 looks similar to the X from the side. This is due to 1) the rear window ending so far back, and 2) the C pillar is angled back (or nearly vertical like the X).

For the lack of EVs to compare...Bolt has the C pillar going forward (it may be structural thing on hatchbacks):

 

[Zaphod]

Thanks. I missed the latest MT pics. Looks like my back will be saved (that is, whenever I am sitting in the back - never gonna happen).

Keep in mind, this is just the prototype, so changes could happen.

 

[Vitold]

Keep in mind, this is just the prototype, so changes could happen.

Prototype that has skateboard 100% finished and rest 6-8 weeks from being finalized. I would also guess that Tesla would not let them shoot inside if it was not close to being final (Tesla did not let MT shoot front interior for example).

 

[Vitold]

Pillars (from wikipedia):

 

[sickfox]

since the M3 is shorter, it looks taller. similar to a prius, if there is a longer version of the prius, the longer version would look lower.

i'm really liking the Frunk hood. i hope they reinforce it so we can close it properly, with no worries about denting it.

 

[Shopaholic]

In the picture it appears that only the front and rear overhang is moe on the S. Anybody know the wheelbase of 3 ?

 

[Zoomit]

Motor Trend calculated the wheelbase, based on their higher resolution images, to 113.0". That's probably pretty close to reality.

 

[Gilzo]

Agreed. From any angle except full side view, the M3 looks best to me. From the side it's a little bit frumpy though

Frumpy...lol. My best friend said I looked frumpy the other day. I guess the 3 and me were meant to be!