Compare Lexus ES vs Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S vs BMW i4
Quick Take
Mercedes-Benz CLA charges fastest, Tesla Model 3 wins on price, Tesla Model S packs the most punch, 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
Tesla Model 3
2025 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $36,990
- About $102 per mile of range
- Up to 363 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$48,795 - $60,195
$47,250 - $49,800
$36,990 - $54,990
$94,990 - $109,990
$57,900 - $62,300
Range
272-307 miles
312-374 miles
309-363 miles
368-410 miles
287-318 miles
Horsepower
221-338 hp
268-349 hp
258 hp
670-1020 hp
335-396 hp
0-60 mph
5.1-7.4 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
4.9-5.5 sec
Battery Size
74.7 kWh
85 kWh
82 kWh
100 kWh
84.3 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
99-112 mph
130 mph
125-163 mph
149-200 mph
118-124 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
28 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
31 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
202.3"
185.9"
184.8"
196"
188.5"
Width
75.5"
73"
72.8"
77.3"
72.9"
Height
61.4"
57.8"
56.8"
56.9"
57"
Cargo Capacity
13.3 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
24 cu ft
28 cu ft
45.6 cu ft