Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
RWD vs CLA 250+ with EQ Technology: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 374 mi vs 318 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $37,750 vs $47,950
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 18 min vs 22 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric $4,650 vs $4,200
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
374 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$119/mi vs $128/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
18 min vs 22 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
270 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
6.6 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | CLA 250+ with EQ Technology |
| MSRP (USD) | $37,750 (better) | $47,950 |
| Range | 318 mi | 374 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Sedan |
| DC max | 260 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW (better) | 10 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min (better) | 22 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 | 91.1 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 156 mi (better) | 150 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 119 $/mi (better) | 128 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 6.6 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 130 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 10.3 cu ft |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if…
- You want the lower price: $37,750 vs $47,950 to start, $10,200 less.
- You haul gear: 19 vs 10.3 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if…
- You drive long days: 374 vs 318 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $4,650 in energy over 5 years.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 270 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $3,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $4,200 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $8,650 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 254 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 223 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 min | about 45 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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