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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology: 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.

saloon · 2021 vs 2025 · 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

ATesla Model 3 Performance

521 €per year

17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.47 € per 100 km · 2 602 kWh per year

Gap140 € per yearin favour of the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology (−27 %)≈ 64 L petrol 95
BMercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology

381 €per year

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

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · CLAGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway511 €324 €187 € · CLA
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway521 €381 €140 € · CLA
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway548 €450 €98 € · CLA

Cumulative saving for the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology

1 year
140 €
3 years
419 €
5 years
699 €
10 years
1,397 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
16.5 kWh/100 km · 12.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
456 ch · 354 ch
Kerb weight
1,836 kg · 2,135 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology is about 25% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Performance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology offers more range: 710 km vs 547 km for Tesla Model 3 Performance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC 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.

Yearly cost
  • SpecsModel 3 · CLA