BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The BMW i7 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#20 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
77/100#16 of 87 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric is cheaper by $58,250
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+20 mi· 6%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 24%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 28%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.2 cu ft· 79%
- Power- best on this row+135 kW· 68%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row10.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 28%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Battery (gross) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
99100Charging
6684Practicality
7649
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
- $106,200
- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
- 2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
- $47,950
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 20 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- BMW i7
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- BMW i7
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- $58,250
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
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