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