Compare BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Lexus ES vs Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4
Quick Take
Mercedes-Benz CLA charges fastest, Tesla Model 3 is quickest off the line, and BMW i4 hauls the most gear.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
2026 • Sedan
Fastest Charger
- 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
- 320 kW peak charging speed
- NACS charging port
- Up to 374 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$67,100 - $70,100
$47,250 - $49,800
$48,795 - $60,195
$36,990 - $54,990
$57,900 - $62,300
Range
278-328 miles
312-374 miles
272-307 miles
309-363 miles
287-318 miles
Horsepower
335-389 hp
268-349 hp
221-338 hp
258 hp
335-396 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-5.7 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
4.9-5.5 sec
Battery Size
84.4 kWh
85 kWh
74.7 kWh
82 kWh
84.3 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
FWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
120-134 mph
130 mph
99-112 mph
125-163 mph
118-124 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
31 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
199.2"
185.9"
202.3"
184.8"
188.5"
Width
74.8"
73"
75.5"
72.8"
72.9"
Height
59.6"
57.8"
61.4"
56.8"
57"
Cargo Capacity
17.3 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
13.3 cu ft
24 cu ft
45.6 cu ft