Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 xDrive40 vs Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC vs BMW i5 xDrive40
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 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 Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €59000 | €75600 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €61880 | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (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) | 494 km | 671 km | 447 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 548 km | 773 km | 580 km |
| Range (GCC) | 445 km | 633 km | 452 km |
| 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 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km | 13.4 kWh/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.47 km/kWh | 7.45 km/kWh | 5.57 km/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 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| 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 | 600 Nm | 515 Nm | 590 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s | 4.9 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4723 mm | 5060 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2021 mm | 2156 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1855 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1468 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2790 mm | 2995 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | BMW i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2260 kg | 2135 kg | 2345 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 405 l | 490 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 785 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 101 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.2 | 5.9 |