On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology is about 30% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
334 €per year
11,1 kWh/100 km weighted · 2,23 € per 100 km · 1 669 kWh per year
Cheaper to run469 €per year
15,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3,13 € per 100 km · 2 345 kWh per year
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
| Profile | Split | CLA | Model 3 | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 284 € | 472 € | 188 € | CLA |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 334 € | 469 € | 135 € | CLA |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 395 € | 486 € | 91 € | CLA |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology is about 30% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology offers more range: 792 km vs 600 km for Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.