EV Comparison

Comparing 2 vehicles

Price and Availability

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)

Price

United Kingdom£45,615£44,990
The Netherlands€58,979€45,990
Germany€55,859€44,990

Availability

United KingdomSince May 2025Since October 2024
The NetherlandsSince May 2025Since October 2024
GermanySince May 2025Since October 2024
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+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
City - Cold Weather525 km*505 km
City - Mild Weather810 km*805 km
Highway - Cold Weather410 km*395 km
Highway - Mild Weather545 km*530 km
Combined - Cold Weather470 km*455 km
Combined - Mild Weather660 km*650 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+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.7 sec5.2 sec
Top Speed210 km/h201 km/h
Total Power200 kW (272 PS)235 kW (320 PS)
Total Torque335 Nm450 Nm*
DriveRearRear

Long Distance Suitability

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
Star Rating
First Leg Distance421 km407 km
Second Leg Distance318 km249 km
Total Distance740 km655 km
First Leg Duration3h 50min3h 42min
Second Leg Duration2h 54min2h 16min
Total Duration6h 59min6h 13min
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+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
Nominal Capacity90.0 kWh*78.1 kWh
Useable Capacity85.0 kWh75.0 kWh*
Battery TypeLithium-ionLithium-ion
Cathode MaterialNCMNCM
Number of CellsNo Data4416
Pack ConfigurationNo Data96s46p
Architecture800 V400 V
Nominal VoltageNo Data357 V
Warranty Period8 years8 years
Warranty Mileage160,000 km192,000 km
Form FactorNo DataCylindrical
Name / ReferenceNo DataLG M50

Charging

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)

Home / Destination

Charge PortType 2Type 2
Port LocationRight Side - RearLeft Side - Rear
Charge Power11 kW AC11 kW AC
Charge Time (0-100%)9h15m8h15m
Charge Speed62 km/h69 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge PortCCSCCS
Port LocationRight Side - RearLeft Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)353 kW DC250 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)235 kW DC124 kW DC
Charge Time16 min27 min
Charge Speed1480 km/h850 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYesYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYesNo
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2-
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

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

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--
V2H via DC SupportedAnnouncedNo
Max. Output PowerNo Data-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--
V2G via DC SupportedAnnouncedNo
Max. Output PowerNo Data-

Energy Consumption

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)

EVDB Real Range

Range565 km*550 km
Vehicle Consumption150 Wh/km*136 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range792 km702 km
Rated Consumption122 Wh/km125 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption107 Wh/km107 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range694 km640 km
Rated Consumption141 Wh/km136 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption122 Wh/km117 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions0 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+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
City - Cold Weather162 Wh/km *149 Wh/km
City - Mild Weather105 Wh/km *93 Wh/km
Highway - Cold Weather207 Wh/km *190 Wh/km
Highway - Mild Weather156 Wh/km *142 Wh/km
Combined - Cold Weather181 Wh/km *165 Wh/km
Combined - Mild Weather129 Wh/km *115 Wh/km
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
Rating YearNo Data2025
Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data90%
Child OccupantNo Data93%
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data89%
Safety AssistNo Data87%

Dimensions and Weight

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
Length4723 mm4720 mm
Width1855 mm1849 mm
Width with mirrors2021 mm2089 mm
Height1468 mm1441 mm
Wheelbase2790 mm2875 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2055 kg1822 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2510 kg2186 kg
Max. Payload530 kg439 kg
Cargo Volume405 L594 L
Cargo Volume MaxNo Data977 L
Cargo Volume Frunk101 L88 L
Roof LoadNo Data70 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYesYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg750 kg
Towing Weight Braked1500 kg1000 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data55 kg

Miscellaneous

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Mercedes-Benz CLA
250+
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (Highland)
Tesla Model 3
Long Range RWD
(Highland)
Seats5 people5 people
IsofixNo DataYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle11.2 m11.6 m
PlatformMB MMATESLA 3/Y
EV Dedicated PlatformNoYes
Car BodySedanSedan
SegmentD - LargeD - Large
Roof RailsNoNo
Heat pump (HP)YesYes
HP Standard EquipmentYesYes
* = 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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