Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL RWD
1 of 47 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
74/100#30 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
73/100#31 of 80 · Everyday
Hyundai Ioniq 5 is cheaper by $12,950
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Ioniq 5Hyundai Ioniq 5CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+56 mi· 18%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row8 min faster· 27%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 45%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.1 cu ft· 78%
- Power- best on this row+32 kW· 19%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | version: IONIQ 5 EPIQ | 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 | version not named | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Standard range battery version | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version not named | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Elite | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Hyundai Ioniq 5Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
90100Charging
4976Performance
53no dataPracticality
7538
How much is each in the US?
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
hyundaiusa.com- SE Standard Range
- $35,000
- SEL
- $39,800
- 2025 SE RWD Standard Range
- $42,500
- Limited
- $45,075
- 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
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 318 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 56 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 30 min
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 8 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 220 kW
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- $12,950
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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