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