Buick Electra L7 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Buick Electra L7 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Sedan
L7 2026 702 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
84/100#45 of 421 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
77/100#16 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Electra L7Buick Electra L7CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+200 kW· 63%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.9 cu ft· 47%
- Power- best on this row+82 kW· 41%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 25%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 4%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Buick Electra L7 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | 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 | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Buick Electra L7 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
- Stronger on range
Score by category
out of 100
Buick Electra L7Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
85- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
10084Performance
79no dataPracticality
6549
How much is each in the US?
Buick Electra L7
No US price yet
- 2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
- $47,950
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Buick Electra L7
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Buick Electra L7Electra L7
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Buick Electra L7
- Buick Electra L7
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 200 kW
Where next
- Buick Electra L7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 16 sources
Every source link (22)
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