Mercedes CLA 2025 vs Tesla Model 3 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLA is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Tesla Model 3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 | - | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 211 HP | 283 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 300 NM | 420 - 741 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 - 8.8 seconds | 3.1 - 6.1 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 5.5 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA and Tesla Model 3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 594 litres | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 189 litres less trunk space than the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 metres less than that of the Tesla Model 3, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`159 kg | ~ 2`177 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`729 kg | ~ 1`795 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 430 kg | ~ 382 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 44 800 | |
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