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Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2025 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AMercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie

381 €per year

12,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.54 € per 100 km · 1 903 kWh per year

Gap63 € per yearin favour of the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie (−14 %)≈ 29 L petrol 95
BTesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

444 €per year

14,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.96 € per 100 km · 2 218 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · CLABB · Model 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway324 €429 €105 € · CLA
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway381 €444 €63 € · CLA
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway450 €457 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie

1 year
63 €
3 years
189 €
5 years
315 €
10 years
630 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
12.2 kWh/100 km · 14.9 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
354 ch · 227 ch
Kerb weight
2,135 kg · 1,655 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie is about 15% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie offers more range: 710 km vs 409 km for Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Consumption
Yearly cost
  • SpecsCLA · Model 3