Compare Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Porsche Taycan vs BMW i4 vs BMW i5 vs Lexus ES
Quick Take
Mercedes-Benz CLA goes the distance, Porsche Taycan is quickest off the line, and BMW i4 hauls the most gear.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
2026 • Sedan
Longest Range
- Up to 374 mi EPA-rated range
- 85 kWh battery
- 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Porsche Taycan
2027 • Sedan
Quickest 0-60
- 0-60 mph as quick as 2.1s
- Up to 1019 hp
- Up to 988 lb-ft of torque
- 180 mph top speed
Price
$47,250 - $49,800
$108,000 - $230,000
$57,900 - $62,300
$67,100 - $70,100
$48,795 - $60,195
Range
312-374 miles
252-318 miles
287-318 miles
278-328 miles
272-307 miles
Horsepower
268-349 hp
402-1019 hp
335-396 hp
335-389 hp
221-338 hp
0-60 mph
4.8-6.6 sec
2.1-4.5 sec
4.9-5.5 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
Battery Size
85 kWh
89-105 kWh
84.3 kWh
84.4 kWh
74.7 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
FWD
Seats
5
4
5
5
5
Top Speed
130 mph
137-180 mph
118-124 mph
120-134 mph
99-112 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
22 min (10-80%)
18 min (10-80%)
31 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
11.5 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
185.9"
196.4"
188.5"
199.2"
202.3"
Width
73"
77.3"
72.9"
74.8"
75.5"
Height
57.8"
55.6"
57"
59.6"
61.4"
Cargo Capacity
14.3 cu ft
14.3 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
13.3 cu ft