Tesla Model 3 2023 vs Mercedes CLA 2025
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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model 3 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLA can be equipped with front 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, Tesla Model 3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - | 1.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 283 - 510 HP | 156 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 - 741 NM | 200 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.1 - 6.1 seconds | 7.1 - 8.8 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): | no data | 5.1 - 5.5 | |
| 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: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes CLA are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 594 litres | 405 litres | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage capacity. Tesla Model 3 has 189 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model 3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Tesla Model 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`177 kg | ~ 2`159 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`795 kg | ~ 1`729 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 382 kg | ~ 430 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 400 | no data | |
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