Comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Volkswagen ID.4
CLA 250+ with EQ Technology vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 374 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $45,095 vs $47,950
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 22 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric $4,200 vs $4,600
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
374 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
$128/mi vs $155/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
22 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
270 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.4
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volkswagen ID.4
5.9 s vs 6.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | CLA 250+ with EQ Technology | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $47,950 | $45,095 (better) |
| Range | 374 mi (better) | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better) | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 320 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| AC max | 10 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 22 min (better) | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 91.1 (better) | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 150 mi (better) | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 128 $/mi (better) | 155 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.6 s | 5.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 130 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 10.3 cu ft | 19 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if…
- You drive long days: 374 vs 291 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $4,600 in energy over 5 years.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You haul gear: 19 vs 10.3 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,050 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,200 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,650 | $9,550 |
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
| Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 254 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 223 mi | 173 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 45 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | NACS | CCS1 |
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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