Compare BMW i3 vs Tesla Model S vs BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
Quick Take
BMW i3 goes the distance, Tesla Model S is quickest off the line, BMW i4 hauls the most gear, and Mercedes-Benz CLA wins on price.
BMW i3
2027 • Sedan
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Longest Range
- 468 mi EPA-rated range
- 108.7 kWh battery
- 21 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Mercedes-Benz CLA
2026 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $47,250
- About $126 per mile of range
- Up to 374 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$61,500
$94,990 - $109,990
$57,900 - $62,300
$47,250 - $49,800
Range
468 miles
368-410 miles
287-318 miles
312-374 miles
Horsepower
463 hp
670-1020 hp
335-396 hp
268-349 hp
0-60 mph
4.5 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
4.9-5.5 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
Battery Size
108.7 kWh
100 kWh
84.3 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
124 mph
149-200 mph
118-124 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
21 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
31 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
12 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
187.4"
196"
188.5"
185.9"
Width
73.4"
77.3"
72.9"
73"
Height
58.3"
56.9"
57"
57.8"
Cargo Capacity
14.8 cu ft
28 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
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