Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Volkswagen ID.3
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on 10–80% charge. The Volkswagen ID.3 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
73/100#31 of 80 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID.3 GTX Performance
1 of 9 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · volkswagen-newsroom.com
73/100#73 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA ElectricID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 15%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+135 kW· 73%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.2 cu ft· 31%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 20%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| 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 | version not named | |
| 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: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricVolkswagen ID.3
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.93Charging
7660Performance
no data77Practicality
3856
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 375 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 26 min
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 185 kW
- Ahead by
- 135 kW
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 18 sources
Every source link (26)
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