Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on 10–80% charge.
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
63/100#21 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
62/100#22 of 87 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric is cheaper by $56,500
Who's ahead - and by how much?
CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA ElectricEQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+69 mi· 18%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 19%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 9%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.6 cu ft· 112%
- Power- best on this row+150 kW· 75%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.3 s faster· 35%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: 580 4MATIC |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz EQS
Range
100100Charging
9593Performance
no data91Practicality
3062
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
- $47,950
- 450+ Sedan
- $99,900
- 2026 450 4MATIC Sedan (OEM page)
- $102,900
- 450 4MATIC Sedan
- $102,900
- 2027 500 4MATIC Sedan
- $104,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 69 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- $56,500
Where next
Compare with others
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs
Mercedes-Benz EQS vs
- Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen ID.4 scores 1 higher
- Score
- 63
- Price
- from $45,095
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 63
- Price
- from $61,500
- Audi Q6 e-tronAudi Q6 e-tron scores 1 higher
- Score
- 63
- Price
- from $73,200
- GMC Hummer EV SUVMercedes-Benz EQS is cheaper by $2,695
- Score
- 62
- Price
- from $107,145
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
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