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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs Mercedes CLA 220 4MATIC Limousine: 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 · 2019 vs 2025 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

444 €per year

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

Gap1,529 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus (−78 %)≈ 705 L petrol 95
BMercedes CLA 220 4MATIC Limousine

1,973 €per year

6,1 L/100 km weighted · 13.15 € per 100 km · 909 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · CLAGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway429 €2,204 €1,775 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway444 €1,973 €1,529 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway457 €1,794 €1,336 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus

1 year
1,529 €
3 years
4,587 €
5 years
7,645 €
10 years
15,291 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
14.9 kWh/100 km · 5.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
227 ch · 211 ch
Kerb weight
1,655 kg · 1,770 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is about 80% cheaper than the Mercedes CLA 220 4MATIC Limousine with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is 409 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Consumption
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  • SpecsModel 3 · CLA