USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Mercedes CLA 250+ vs Tesla Model 3 RWD
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2025-… | 2023-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Hungary | China, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $55000 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | $40995 | - Price USA (Used) | $31996 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 7.4 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 276 mi | 431 mi | 272 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 311 mi | 492 mi | 319 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 247 mi | 405 mi | 265 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 70.3 kWh | 90 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67.1 kWh | 85 kWh | 57.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.2 kWh/100 mi | 21 kWh/100 mi | 21.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.68 mi/kWh | 4.76 mi/kWh | 4.61 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 10 | 8.5 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 7.7 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 320 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 8.3 | 5.7 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 210 kW | 200 kW | 208 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 282 hp | 268 hp | 279 hp |
| Motor Torque | 295 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s | 6.6 s | 5.8 s |
| Top Speed | 118 mph | 130 mph | 125 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 185.9 in | 185.8 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 79.6 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 73 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 57 in | 57.8 in | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 109.8 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4574 lb | 4530 lb | 4047 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 34.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.6 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 3307 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
