Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Mercedes CLA 250+ vs Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
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+ | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2024 | 2025-… | 2023-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Hungary | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €56000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €38349 | - Price Europe (Used) | €34999 |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 7.4 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 412 km | 694 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 483 km | 792 km | 532 km |
| Range (GCC) | 389 km | 652 km | 449 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 70.2 kWh | 90 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 85 kWh | 67 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 13 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.81 km/kWh | 7.67 km/kWh | 6.7 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 10 | 8.3 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 320 kW | 135 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 8.3 | 6 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 210 kW | 200 kW | 200 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 282 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 400 Nm | 335 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 6.7 s | 6.4 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4723 mm | 4606 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2021 mm | 1985 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1855 mm | 1859 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1468 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2790 mm | 2735 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive35 | Mercedes CLA 250+ | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2065 kg | 2055 kg | 1944 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 405 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1097 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 101 l | 33 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.2 | 5 |
