USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 xDrive40 vs Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC vs BMW i5 xDrive40
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Hungary | Germany, China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $65000 | $70100 |
| Price USA (Used) | $53400 | - Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 7.6 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 307 mi | 417 mi | 278 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi | 480 mi | 360 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 277 mi | 393 mi | 281 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 90 kWh | 84.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.3 kWh | 85 kWh | 81.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.4 kWh/100 mi | 21.6 kWh/100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.41 mi/kWh | 4.62 mi/kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.2 | 10 | 7.4 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 320 kW | 206 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 8.3 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 295 kW | 260 kW | 290 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 396 hp | 349 hp | 389 hp |
| Motor Torque | 443 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 435 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s | 5.2 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 185.9 in | 199.2 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 79.6 in | 84.9 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 73 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 57 in | 57.8 in | 59.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 109.8 in | 117.9 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4982 lb | 4707 lb | 5187 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 27.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 3307 lb | 4400 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.2 | 5.9 |
