EV Comparison

Comparing 4 vehicles

Price and Availability

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)

Price

United Kingdom£43,250£44,250£54,930£55,710
The Netherlands€53,554€55,006€56,990€57,990
Germany€55,728€57,096€59,495€60,295

Availability

United KingdomSince May 2025Since November 2025Since March 2026Since March 2026
The NetherlandsSince May 2025Since November 2025Since March 2026Since March 2026
GermanySince May 2025Since November 2025Since March 2026Since March 2026
Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
City - Cold Weather535 km*525 km*495 km*490 km*
City - Mild Weather835 km*810 km*755 km*740 km*
Highway - Cold Weather425 km*410 km*380 km*375 km*
Highway - Mild Weather560 km*540 km*500 km*490 km*
Combined - Cold Weather480 km*470 km*440 km*435 km*
Combined - Mild Weather680 km*655 km*610 km*600 km*
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Performance

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.7 sec6.8 sec6.6 sec6.6 sec
Top Speed210 km/h210 km/h180 km/h180 km/h
Total Power200 kW (272 PS)200 kW (272 PS)210 kW (286 PS)210 kW (286 PS)
Total Torque335 Nm335 NmNo DataNo Data
DriveRearRearRearRear

Long Distance Suitability

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
Star Rating
First Leg Distance435 km420 km389 km382 km
Second Leg Distance311 km318 km199 km195 km
Total Distance746 km738 km588 km578 km
First Leg Duration3h 57min3h 49min3h 32min3h 28min
Second Leg Duration2h 50min2h 53min1h 48min1h 47min
Total Duration7h 2min6h 57min5h 35min5h 30min
The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
Nominal Capacity90.0 kWh*90.0 kWh*91.0 kWh91.0 kWh
Useable Capacity85.0 kWh85.0 kWh86.0 kWh86.0 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ionLithium-ionLithium-ionLithium-ion
Cathode MaterialNMCNMCNMCNMC
Number of Cells192No DataNo DataNo Data
Pack Configuration192s1pNo DataNo DataNo Data
Architecture800 V800 V400 V400 V
Nominal VoltageNo DataNo Data383 V383 V
Warranty Period8 years8 years8 years8 years
Warranty Mileage160,000 km160,000 km160,000 km160,000 km
Form FactorPrismaticPrismaticNo DataNo Data
Name / ReferenceNo DataNo DataNo DataNo Data

Charging

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)

Home / Destination

Charge PortType 2Type 2Type 2Type 2
Port LocationRight Side - RearRight Side - RearRight Side - RearRight Side - Rear
Charge Power11 kW AC11 kW AC11 kW AC11 kW AC
Charge Time (0-100%)9h15m9h15m9h15m9h15m
Charge Speed64 km/h62 km/h57 km/h57 km/h

Home / Destination (Optional)

Charge Power22 kW AC22 kW AC
Charge Time (0-100%)4h45m4h45m
Charge Speed120 km/h120 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge PortCCSCCSCCSCCS
Port LocationRight Side - RearRight Side - RearRight Side - RearRight Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)353 kW DC353 kW DC199 kW DC199 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)208 kW DC235 kW DC130 kW DC130 kW DC
Charge Time18 min16 min29 min29 min
Charge Speed1360 km/h1480 km/h760 km/h750 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYesYesNoNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYesYesYesYes
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2ISO 15118-2ISO 15118-2ISO 15118-2

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYesYesYesYes
Automatically using NavigationYesYesYesYes
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNoNoNoNo
Max. Output Power----
Exterior Outlet(s)----
Interior Outlet(s)----

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNoNoNoNo
Max. Output Power----
V2H via DC SupportedAnnouncedAnnouncedAnnouncedAnnounced
Max. Output PowerNo DataNo Data10.0 kW DC10.0 kW DC

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNoNoNoNo
Max. Output Power----
V2G via DC SupportedAnnouncedAnnouncedAnnouncedAnnounced
Max. Output PowerNo DataNo Data10.0 kW DC10.0 kW DC

Energy Consumption

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)

EVDB Real Range

Range585 km*565 km*525 km*520 km*
Vehicle Consumption145 Wh/km*150 Wh/km*164 Wh/km*165 Wh/km*
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range792 km768 km703 km681 km
Rated Consumption122 Wh/km127 Wh/km137 Wh/km142 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption107 Wh/km111 Wh/km122 Wh/km126 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range694 km700 km
Rated Consumption141 Wh/km149 Wh/kmNo DataNo Data
Vehicle Consumption122 Wh/km121 Wh/kmNo DataNo Data
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km0 g/km0 g/km
TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
City - Cold Weather159 Wh/km *162 Wh/km *174 Wh/km *176 Wh/km *
City - Mild Weather102 Wh/km *105 Wh/km *114 Wh/km *116 Wh/km *
Highway - Cold Weather200 Wh/km *207 Wh/km *226 Wh/km *229 Wh/km *
Highway - Mild Weather152 Wh/km *157 Wh/km *172 Wh/km *176 Wh/km *
Combined - Cold Weather177 Wh/km *181 Wh/km *195 Wh/km *198 Wh/km *
Combined - Mild Weather125 Wh/km *130 Wh/km *141 Wh/km *143 Wh/km *
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
Rating Year2025202520232023
Safety Rating
Adult Occupant94%94%95%95%
Child Occupant89%89%88%88%
Vulnerable Road Users93%93%83%83%
Safety Assist85%85%80%80%

Dimensions and Weight

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
Length4723 mm4723 mm4961 mm4961 mm
Width1855 mm1855 mm1862 mm1862 mm
Width with mirrors2021 mm2021 mm2141 mm2141 mm
Height1468 mm1469 mm1536 mm1551 mm
Wheelbase2790 mm2790 mm2971 mm2971 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2055 kg2075 kg2227 kg2235 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2510 kg2535 kg2690 kg2700 kg
Max. Payload530 kg535 kg538 kg540 kg
Cargo Volume405 L540 L532 L605 L
Cargo Volume MaxNo Data1290 L1586 L1714 L
Cargo Volume Frunk101 L101 L0 L0 L
Roof Load0 kg75 kg75 kg75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYesYesYesYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg
Towing Weight Braked1500 kg1500 kg1000 kg1000 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo DataNo Data75 kg75 kg

Miscellaneous

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+
Volkswagen ID.7 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7
86 kWh
(MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 86 kWh (MY27)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
86 kWh
(MY27)
Seats5 people5 people5 people5 people
IsofixNo DataNo DataYes, 3 seatsYes, 3 seats
Turning Circle11.2 m11.2 m10.9 m10.9 m
PlatformMercedes-Benz MMAMercedes-Benz MMAVAG MEBVAG MEB
EV Dedicated PlatformNoNoYesYes
Car BodySedanStation/EstateLiftback SedanStation/Estate
SegmentD - LargeD - LargeE - ExecutiveE - Executive
Roof RailsNoNoNoYes
Heat pump (HP)YesYesYesYes
HP Standard EquipmentYesYesNo, optionalNo, optional
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.
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