The Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC was officially introduced in 2025. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 771 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp), enabling an acceleration of 4.9 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 4.9 sec 0-100 km/h. This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 62000 USD.
Shifting focus to the alternative, the BMW i5 eDrive40 was officially introduced in May 2023. At its core, it features a 81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 582 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 250 kW (340 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6 sec 0-100 km/h (5.7 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 193 km/h (120 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 70000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2025 | May 2023 |
| Release date | 2025 | June 2023 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 250 kW (340 hp) |
| Torque | 515 Nm (380 lb-ft) | 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 4.9 sec 0-100 km/h | 6 sec 0-100 km/h (5.7 sec 0-60 mph) |
| Top speed | 4.9 sec 0-100 km/h | 193 km/h (120 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 85 kWh usable | 81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Driving range | 771 km | 582 km |
| Consumption | 12.5 kWh/100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8.25 hours Type 2 22 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min | CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min |
| Additional | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 4 door sedan, 5 seats | 4 door coupe, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4723 x 1855 x 1468 mm (185.9 x 73.0 x 57.8 in) | 5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in) |
| Weight | 2135 kg unladen, 2575 kg gross | 2205 kg unladen |
| Wheels size | R17, R18, R19 | R18, R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk volume | 405 l | 490 l |
| Front trunk | 101 l | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 14" touchscreen | 14.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.3" | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Various | 14" passenger display | - |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Glass roof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional |
| Connectivity | - | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system | Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags |
| Driving aids | 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist | Long range radar (300 m), corner short range radars (4 units), 8MP front camera, Active Lane Change Assist with eye confirmation, Lane Control Assist, Driving Assistant Professional, Assisted Driving View, Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Steering Assistant |
| Crash tests | - | 5 stars |
| Extra | - | eDrive Exterior Sound |
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Misc
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| Price | 62000 USD | 70000 USD |