Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Volkswagen ID.4
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Volkswagen ID.4 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
63/100#21 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
63/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
Volkswagen ID.4 is cheaper by $2,855
Who's ahead - and by how much?
CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA ElectricID.4Volkswagen ID.4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+83 mi· 29%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row6 min faster· 21%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+145 kW· 83%
- Cargo space- best on this row+20 cu ft· 194%
- Power- best on this row+7 kW· 4%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 9%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: ID.4 Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | 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 | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version: Pure, Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: BLACK EDITION, Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| 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: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricVolkswagen ID.4
Range
10090Charging
9560Practicality
3080
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
- $47,950
- Pro
- $45,095
- AWD Pro
- $48,995
- Pro S
- $50,195
- AWD Pro S
- $54,095
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 291 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 83 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 6 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 145 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- $2,855
Where next
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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