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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 (from $37,850) with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA (from $47,250). The IONIQ 6 offers 240 miles of range while the CLA offers 374 miles.

Quick Take

Hyundai IONIQ 6 wins on price, while Mercedes-Benz CLA hauls the most gear.

Hyundai IONIQ 6

2025Sedan

Hyundai IONIQ 6

Best Value

  • Starts at $37,850
  • About $111 per mile of range
  • Up to 342 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz CLA

2026Sedan

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Most Cargo Space

  • 14.3 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 185.9" long
  • 109.8" wheelbase
Price
$37,850 - $54,600
$47,250 - $49,800
Range
240-342 miles
312-374 miles
Horsepower
149-321 hp
268-349 hp
0-60 mph
5.1-8.8 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
Battery Size
53-77.4 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
115 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
18 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7.2 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
191.1"
185.9"
Width
74"
73"
Height
58.9"
57.8"
Cargo Capacity
11.2 cu ft
14.3 cu ft

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA: Which Should You Buy?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 starts at $37,850, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz CLA ($47,250) by about $9,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Mercedes-Benz CLA covers up to 374 miles, 32 more than the Hyundai IONIQ 6's maximum of 342. At a DC fast charger, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 goes from 10-80% in about 18 minutes vs 22 for the Mercedes-Benz CLA.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA offers 14.3 cu ft of cargo space vs 11.2 for the Hyundai IONIQ 6.

Bottom line: pick the Hyundai IONIQ 6 if you want the most for your money, or the Mercedes-Benz CLA if cargo space is king.

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