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Tesla Model S Long Range vs Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie: 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.

grand tourer · 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 S Long Range

524 €per year

17,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.49 € per 100 km · 2 619 kWh per year

Gap143 € per yearin favour of the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie (−27 %)≈ 66 L petrol 95
BMercedes 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

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · CLAGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway514 €324 €189 € · CLA
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway524 €381 €143 € · CLA
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway534 €450 €84 € · CLA

Cumulative saving for the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie

1 year
143 €
3 years
430 €
5 years
716 €
10 years
1,432 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.5 kWh/100 km · 12.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
670 ch · 354 ch
Kerb weight
2,069 kg · 2,135 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie is about 25% cheaper than the Tesla Model S Long Range 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 652 km for Tesla Model S Long Range (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.

Yearly cost
  • SpecsModel · CLA