Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on range (EPA). The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
83/100#53 of 421 · 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 $181,950
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lotus EletreLotus EletreCLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+88 mi· 31%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 9%
- Cargo space- best on this row+14 cu ft· 136%
- Power- best on this row+250 kW· 125%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row19.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 42%
- AC charging- best on this row+12 kW· 129%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Eletre | 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 | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Eletre if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EletreMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
83100Charging
7484Performance
94no dataPracticality
9049
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
- 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
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 88 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Lotus Eletre
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- $181,950
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
Every source link (84)
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