BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on 10–80% charge. The BMW iX leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
70/100#38 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 $40,550
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXCLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row13 min faster· 37%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+125 kW· 64%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.4 cu ft· 71%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.2 s faster· 33%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| 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 | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
100100Charging
5684Performance
92no dataPracticality
7349
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
- 2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
- $47,950
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- BMW iX
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 13 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 125 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- BMW iX
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- $40,550
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 26 sources
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