The Mini Cooper SE Electric officially made its debut in May 2023. It is powered by a 49.2 kWh usable, 54.2 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 402 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.7 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 35000 USD.
By contrast, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mercedes CLA 250 Plus was announced in 2025. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 792 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.7 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 6.7 sec 0-100 km/h. For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 56000 USD.
| Mini Cooper SE Electric Remove | Mercedes CLA 250 Plus Remove | |
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Launch
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| Announced | May 2023 | 2025 |
| Release date | November 2023 | 2025 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp) |
| Torque | 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) | 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 6.7 sec 0-100 km/h | 6.7 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 6.7 sec 0-100 km/h |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 49.2 kWh usable, 54.2 kWh total | 85 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) |
| Driving range | 402 km | 792 km |
| Consumption | 14.1 kWh/100 km | 12.2 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 5.25 h | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours |
| Charging station | CCS 95 kW, 10-80% in 30 min | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 3 door hatchback, 4 seats | 4 door sedan, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 3858 x 1756 x 1460 mm (151.9 x 69.1 x 57.5 in) | 4723 x 1855 x 1468 mm (185.9 x 73.0 x 57.8 in) |
| Weight | 1680 kg unladen, 2055 kg gross | 2055 kg unladen, 2510 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R16, R17, R18 | R17, R18, R19 |
| Trunk volume | 210 l, 800 l max | 405 l |
| Front trunk | No | 101 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 9.5" touchscreen | 14" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | No | 10.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes |
| Various | - | 14" passenger display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Glass sunroof, fixed | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay | - |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, head airbag system, knee airbag | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | 4 cameras, 12 sensors. Collision detection and braking, Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation, Fatigue alert, PostCrash iBrake, Brake assistant, High-beam Assistant | 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 |
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| Price | 35000 USD | 56000 USD |