BMW i3 vs Mercedes CLA

Models

Mercedes CLA 250 Plus

Announced	2022, March 31 2025, March 13
Status	Available to order. Released 2022, May Coming soon. Expected release 2025, June
Base Price	€ 50,200

Power	RWD 286 hp (210 kW) RWD 272 hp (200 kW)
Torque	295 lb-ft (400 Nm) 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	6.2 sec 0-62 mph 6.7 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	112 mph (180 km/h) 130 mph (210 km/h)

Capacity	66.1 kWh usable, 70.3 kWh total 85 kWh usable
Tech	Li-ion 400V Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type)
Range	327 mi CLTC 492 mi WLTP
Consumption	196 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours
DC Charging	CCS 95 kW max, 10-80% in 35 min CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

Type	4 door sedan, 5 seats 4 door sedan, 5 seats
Platform	CLAR MB MMA
Dimensions	191.8 x 72.7 x 58.3 in (4872 x 1846 x 1481 mm) 185.9 x 73.0 x 57.8 in (4723 x 1855 x 1468 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.29 Cd 0.21 Cd
Wheelbase	116.8 in (2966 mm) 109.8 in (2790 mm)
Weight	EU: 4473 lb unladen, 5578 lb gross EU: 4530 lb unladen, 5534 lb gross
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link; double ball joint spring strut suspension Three-link front axle, multi-link rear axle
Wheels	R18, R19 R17, R18, R19
Trunk/Boot	EU: 14.5 ft³ EU: 14.3 ft³
Frunk/Bonnet	No 3.6 ft³
Towing	No EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 3307 lb braked
Others	BMW dash cam

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats Heated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide Panoramic glass sunroof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Aautonomous parking system Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Airbags	Front, side, rear, including head airbag system Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system
Driving Aids	12 sensors, front radar, two rear corner radars, several cameras 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist