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CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology
354 ch · 85 kWh · 2025
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology | MONA M03 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h09 | 7h36 | 27 min · CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 2 stops | 1 stop · CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology |
| Cost of energy used | 37.48 € | 34.93 € | 2.55 € · MONA M03 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 9 min for the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology versus 2 stops totalling 35 min for the MONA M03.
The official WLTP figures (12,2 kWh/100km for CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology and 10,0 kWh/100km for MONA M03) 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 14,6 kWh/100km (CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology) and 12,0 kWh/100km (MONA M03). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 9 minutes of charging for the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology, range recovers by 283 km. During the 35 cumulative minutes for the MONA M03, range recovers by 370 km. Per minute: the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology recovers 3,0× 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 2,6× the electric cost of the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology and 2,8× that of the MONA M03. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 523 km | 77 kWh consumed | 0.029 €/km | 15.31 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 276 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 252 km | 37 kWh consumed | 0.088 €/km | 22.18 € |
| Trip total | 37.48 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 435 km | 52 kWh consumed | 0.024 €/km | 10.45 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 77 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 193 km | 23 kWh consumed | 0.072 €/km | 13.92 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 75 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 147 km | 18 kWh consumed | 0.072 €/km | 10.56 € |
| Trip total | 34.93 € |
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology | Xpeng MONA M03 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~128 km | ~39 km |
| 10 minutes | ~255 km | ~78 km |
| 20 minutes | ~510 km | ~156 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~406 km · 17 min | ~338 km · 47 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 350 4MATIC with EQ technology arrives in 7h09 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 37.48 € (CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology) and 34.93 € (MONA M03). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.