Compare Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Tesla Model S
Quick Take
Lucid Air goes the distance, Tesla Model 3 wins on price, Mercedes-Benz CLA charges fastest, and Tesla Model S hauls the most gear.
Lucid Air
2025 • Sedan
Longest Range
- Up to 480 mi EPA-rated range
- 118 kWh battery
- 34 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Tesla Model 3
2025 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $36,990
- About $102 per mile of range
- Up to 363 mi EPA-rated range
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
$70,900 - $249,000
$36,990 - $54,990
$67,100 - $70,100
$47,250 - $49,800
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
420-480 miles
309-363 miles
278-328 miles
312-374 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
430-1234 hp
258 hp
335-389 hp
268-349 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
1.89-4.5 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
4.8-6.6 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
88-118 kWh
82 kWh
84.4 kWh
85 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
124-205 mph
125-163 mph
120-134 mph
130 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
34 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
195.9"
184.8"
199.2"
185.9"
196"
Width
76.2"
72.8"
74.8"
73"
77.3"
Height
55.4"
56.8"
59.6"
57.8"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
16.1 cu ft
24 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
28 cu ft