Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Mercedes CLA 250+ vs Tesla Model 3 RWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €56000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €47890 | - Price Europe (Used) | €35550 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 7.4 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 444 km | 694 km | 438 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 500 km | 792 km | 513 km |
| Range (GCC) | 398 km | 652 km | 426 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 70.3 kWh | 90 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67.1 kWh | 85 kWh | 57.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 13 kWh/100 km | 13.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.93 km/kWh | 7.67 km/kWh | 7.41 km/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 | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 320 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| 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 | 400 Nm | 335 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 6.7 s | 6.1 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4723 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2021 mm | 2089 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1855 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1468 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2790 mm | 2875 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2075 kg | 2055 kg | 1836 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 405 l | 594 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 977 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 101 l | 88 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
