Compare Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Tesla Model S vs BMW i5 vs Lexus ES vs Tesla Model 3
Quick Take
Mercedes-Benz CLA charges fastest, Tesla Model S packs the most punch, and Tesla Model 3 wins on price.
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
$47,250 - $49,800
$94,990 - $109,990
$67,100 - $70,100
$48,795 - $60,195
$36,990 - $54,990
Range
312-374 miles
368-410 miles
278-328 miles
272-307 miles
309-363 miles
Horsepower
268-349 hp
670-1020 hp
335-389 hp
221-338 hp
258 hp
0-60 mph
4.8-6.6 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
2.9-5.8 sec
Battery Size
85 kWh
100 kWh
84.4 kWh
74.7 kWh
82 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
RWD
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
130 mph
149-200 mph
120-134 mph
99-112 mph
125-163 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
185.9"
196"
199.2"
202.3"
184.8"
Width
73"
77.3"
74.8"
75.5"
72.8"
Height
57.8"
56.9"
59.6"
61.4"
56.8"
Cargo Capacity
14.3 cu ft
28 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
13.3 cu ft
24 cu ft