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CLA 250+ with EQ technology
272 ch · 85 kWh · 2025
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| CLA 250+ with EQ technology | Model 3 Standard Range Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06−25 min | 7h31 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop−3 stops | 4 stops |
| Total cost | 29,11 €−26,09 € | 55,20 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
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 4 stops totalling 31 min for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
The official WLTP figures (10,7 kWh/100km for CLA 250+ with EQ technology and 14,9 kWh/100km for Model 3 Standard Range Plus) 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 15,7 kWh/100km (Model 3 Standard Range Plus). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 5 minutes of charging for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology, range recovers by 210 km. During the 31 cumulative minutes for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, range recovers by 520 km. Per minute: the CLA 250+ with EQ technology recovers 2,5× 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 Standard Range Plus. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Montélimar, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 596 km77 kWh consumed | 0,026 €/km | 15,31 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 322 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 179 km23 kWh consumed | 0,077 €/km | 13,81 € |
| Trip total | 29,11 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 286 km45 kWh consumed | 0,031 €/km | 9,00 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 127 km20 kWh consumed | 0,094 €/km | 12,00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 127 km20 kWh consumed | 0,094 €/km | 12,00 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 127 km20 kWh consumed | 0,094 €/km | 12,00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 163 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 108 km17 kWh consumed | 0,094 €/km | 10,19 € |
| Trip total | 55,20 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~145 km | ~63 km |
| 10 minutes | ~291 km | ~126 km |
| 20 minutes | ~582 km | ~252 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~463 km17 min | ~222 km19 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.
Electric: 29,11 € (CLA 250+ with EQ technology) and 55,20 € (Model 3 Standard Range Plus). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.