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Compare · November 2026
Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Tesla Model 3 starts at $36,990 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric at $47,950. Top EPA range is 363 vs. 374 miles.
The main differences
- Price: the Tesla Model 3 starts $10,770 lower with destination.
- Range: the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric goes 11 miles farther at its best trim.
- Efficiency: the Tesla Model 3 gets 3.6 mi/kWh, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 3.4.
- Fast charging: the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric peaks at 320 kW, the Tesla Model 3 at 250 kW.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $36,990 | $47,950 |
| Destination | $1,640 | $1,450 |
| EPA range | 316–363 mi | 312–374 mi |
| Winter estimate | ~221–254 mi | ~218–262 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.4 mi/kWh |
| Battery | Not confirmed | 85 kWh |
| Peak DC | 250 kW | 320 kW |
| 10–80% | Not confirmed | 22 min |
| Charge port | NACS | NACS |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi (Standard); 8 yr / 120,000 mi (Premium, Performance); 70% capacity | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| NHTSA overall | 5 stars | Not rated |