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CLA 250+ with EQ technology
272 ch · 85 kWh · 2025
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | CLA 250+ with EQ technology | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h30 | 24 min · CLA 250+ with EQ technology |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 2 stops | 1 stop · CLA 250+ with EQ technology |
| Cost of energy used | 29.11 € | 54.51 € | 25.40 € · CLA 250+ with EQ technology |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology versus 2 stops totalling 29 min for the Model 3 Long Range RWD.
The official WLTP figures (10,7 kWh/100km for CLA 250+ with EQ technology and 14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range RWD) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 12,8 kWh/100km (CLA 250+ with EQ technology) and 17,5 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range RWD). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 5 minutes of charging for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology, range recovers by 210 km. During the 29 cumulative minutes for the Model 3 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 422 km. Per minute: the CLA 250+ with EQ technology recovers 2,9× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.
A Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 6,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~97 €. That is 3,3× the electric cost of the CLA 250+ with EQ technology and 1,8× that of the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Montélimar, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 596 km | 77 kWh consumed | 0.026 €/km | 15.31 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 322 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 179 km | 23 kWh consumed | 0.077 €/km | 13.81 € |
| Trip total | 29.11 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 382 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 13.33 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 161 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 170 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.104 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 148 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 224 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 23.42 € |
| Trip total | 54.51 € |
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~145 km | ~57 km |
| 10 minutes | ~291 km | ~114 km |
| 20 minutes | ~582 km | ~227 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~463 km · 17 min | ~297 km · 28 min |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the CLA 250+ with EQ technology arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging stop.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
On this trip, the energy used costs 29.11 € (CLA 250+ with EQ technology) and 54.51 € (Model 3 Long Range RWD). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.