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Compare BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Lexus ES vs Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S

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BMW i4 hauls the most gear, Mercedes-Benz CLA charges fastest, Tesla Model 3 wins on price, and Tesla Model S packs the most punch.

BMW i4

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BMW i4

Most Cargo Space

  • 45.6 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 188.5" long
Mercedes-Benz CLA

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

Fastest Charger

  • 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 320 kW peak charging speed
  • NACS charging port
  • Up to 374 mi EPA-rated range
Lexus ES

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Lexus ES
Tesla Model 3

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Tesla Model 3

Best Value

  • Starts at $36,990
  • About $102 per mile of range
  • Up to 363 mi EPA-rated range
Tesla Model S

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Tesla Model S

Most Powerful

  • Up to 1020 hp
  • 0-60 mph as quick as 1.99s
  • 200 mph top speed
Price
$57,900 - $62,300
$47,250 - $49,800
$48,795 - $60,195
$36,990 - $54,990
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
287-318 miles
312-374 miles
272-307 miles
309-363 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
335-396 hp
268-349 hp
221-338 hp
258 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
4.9-5.5 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
84.3 kWh
85 kWh
74.7 kWh
82 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
FWD
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
118-124 mph
130 mph
99-112 mph
125-163 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
31 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
188.5"
185.9"
202.3"
184.8"
196"
Width
72.9"
73"
75.5"
72.8"
77.3"
Height
57"
57.8"
61.4"
56.8"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
45.6 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
13.3 cu ft
24 cu ft
28 cu ft
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