Compare Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Tesla Model S vs BMW i3 vs BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan
Quick Take
Mercedes-Benz CLA wins on price, Tesla Model S is quickest off the line, and BMW i3 goes the distance.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
2026 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $47,250
- About $126 per mile of range
- Up to 374 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
BMW i3
2027 • Sedan
Coming Soon
Longest Range
- Up to 468 mi EPA-rated range
- 108.7 kWh battery
- 21 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Price
$47,250 - $49,800
$94,990 - $109,990
$61,500
$67,100 - $70,100
$74,900 - $85,900
Range
312-374 miles
368-410 miles
441-468 miles
278-328 miles
266-308 miles
Horsepower
268-349 hp
670-1020 hp
374-463 hp
335-389 hp
288-402 hp
0-60 mph
4.8-6.6 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
4.5-5.4 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
4.5-6.2 sec
Battery Size
85 kWh
100 kWh
82.8-108.7 kWh
84.4 kWh
96 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
130 mph
149-200 mph
124 mph
120-134 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
21 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
32 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Unknown
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
10 hrs (0-100%)
Length
185.9"
196"
187.4"
199.2"
194.6"
Width
73"
77.3"
73.4"
74.8"
77.2"
Height
57.8"
56.9"
58.3"
59.6"
59.5"
Cargo Capacity
14.3 cu ft
28 cu ft
14.8 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
15.1 cu ft