Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Chevrolet Equinox EV leads on cargo space.
SUV
LT 1 FWD
Maker's price (MSRP), US
64/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
63/100#21 of 87 · Everyday
Chevrolet Equinox EV is cheaper by $12,955
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Equinox EVChevrolet Equinox EVCLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+55 mi· 17%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row20 min faster· 48%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+170 kW· 113%
- Cargo space- best on this row+46.9 cu ft· 455%
- Power- best on this row+36 kW· 22%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.1 s faster· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Chevrolet Equinox EVMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
96100Charging
3495Practicality
8030
How much is each in the US?
- LT 1 FWD
- $34,995
- 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
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- EPA
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 55 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 20 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 170 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Chevrolet Equinox EVEquinox EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- $12,955
Where next
Compare with others
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs
- Tesla CybertruckChevrolet Equinox EV is cheaper by $47,495
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $82,490
- Chevrolet Silverado EVChevrolet Silverado EV scores 2 higher
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $55,895
- Volvo EX90Volvo EX90 scores 1 higher
- Score
- 65
- Price
- from $78,090
- GMC Sierra EVChevrolet Equinox EV is cheaper by $57,200
- Score
- 65
- Price
- from $92,195
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (34)
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