| Model | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | Tesla Model 3 Long Range |
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| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| World premiere | Thursday, March 13, 2025 | Sunday, October 1, 2023 |
| Delivery start | September 2025 | December 2023 |
| Model status | Announced | In production |
| WLTP range | 771-672 km (479-418 miles) | 678-629 km (421-391 miles) |
| WLTP consumption | 11.02-12.65 kWh/100km (5.6-4.9 mi/kWh ) | 11.50-12.40 kWh/100km (5.4-5.0 mi/kWh ) |
| WLTP consumption with charging loss | 12.5-14.7 kWh/100km (5.0-4.2 mi/kWh ) | 14.8 kWh/100km(4.2 mi/kWh ) |
| EPA range | 341-305 miles (549-491 km) | |
| EPA consumption | 4.414.2-3.9 mi/kWh (14.2-15.9 kWh/100km ) | |
| Basic trim CLTC range | ||
| 90kmh/56mph perfect condition | 607 km (377 miles) | |
| 70mph/112kmh perfect condition | 500 km (311 miles) | |
| 120kmh/75mph perfect condition | 472 km (293 miles) | 451 km (280 miles) |
| Top speed | 210 kph (131 mph) | 201 kph (125 mph) |
| Peak power | 260 kW (353.5 hp / 348.7 bhp) | 324 kW (440.5 hp / 434.5 bhp) |
| Electrical torque output | 515 nm (380.1 ft-lb) | 493 nm (363.8 ft-lb) |
| 0-100km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| Drive type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor setup | One motor on front and one motor rear axle | One motor on front and one motor rear axle |
| Motor technology | PMSM | ASM front and PMSM rear |
| Front brake type | Floating caliper disc | Fixed caliper disc |
| Rear brake type | Fixed caliper disc | Floating caliper disc |
| Front disc diameter | 355 mm (13.98") | |
| Rear disc diameter | 355 mm (13.98") | |
| Front disc type | Cast iron | |
| Rear disc type | Cast iron | |
| Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal) | ||
| Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving) | ||
| Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) | Hold, Roll or Creep | |
| Lift-up-regen levels | Standard / Low | |
| Coasting | ||
| Adaptive regen when coasting | ||
| Number of suspension options | 1 () | 1 (standard) |
| Suspension type front | Multi-link | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension type rear | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Spring type front | Coil Spring | Coil Spring |
| Spring type rear | Coil Spring | Coil Spring |
| Adaptive damping front | Not Available | Standard feature |
| Adaptive damping rear | Not Available | Standard feature |
| Adjustable height front | Not Available | Not Available |
| Adjustable height rear | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.30") | 133 mm (5.24") |
| Length | 4723 mm (185.9") | 4694 mm (184.8") |
| Height | 1468 mm (57.8") | 1443 mm (56.8") |
| Width excluding mirrors | mm (") | 1849 mm (72.8") |
| Width including mirrors | 1855 mm (73.0") | 2088 mm (82.2") |
| Drag coefficient / Frontal area | 0.21 / ? | 0.219 / ? |
| Wheelbase | 2790 mm (109.8") | 2875 mm (113.2") |
| Turning circle | 11.1 meter (437.0") | 11.6 meter (456.7") |
| Curb weight | 2060 kg (4541.5 lbs) | 1844 kg (4065.3 lbs) |
| Max weight (GVWR) | 2575 kg (5676.9 lbs) | 2232 kg (4920.7 lbs) |
| Max roof cargo | 70 kg (154.3 lbs) | |
| Maximum load including weight driver | 515 kg (1135.4 lbs) | 388 kg (855.4 lbs) |
| Max trailer weight braked | 1800 kg (3968.3 lbs) | 1000 kg (2204.6 lbs) |
| Trunk capacity | 405 liter (14.3 cu-ft) | 594 liter (21.0 cu-ft) |
| Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded | 1234 liter (43.6 cu-ft) | |
| HMI type | en UIAndControls.HMIType.ScreenFocusWithLimitedButtons | |
| Head-up display | Optional feature | Not Available |
| Voice control | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Gesture control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Digital driver display | 10.25" | 15" |
| Infotainment screen | 14" | 15" |
| In-car navigation | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Apple Carplay support | Standard feature | Not Available |
| Android Auto support | Standard feature | Not Available |
| Map provider | ||
| Online map updates | ||
| Real time traffic | ||
| Route planning with charging planning | ||
| Satellite image map | ||
| Voice controlled | ||
| Voice guiding | ||
| LED matrix headlights | Optional feature | Not Available |
| Auto dimming headlights | Optional feature | Not Available |
| Cornering lights | Not Available | Not Available |
| AntiLock Braking System | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Automatic Emergency Steering | Standard feature | |
| Cross traffic allert (CTA) | Standard feature | |
| Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) | Not Available | |
| Drowsiness Alert | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Electronic stability control | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Blind spot monitoring | Standard feature | |
| Exit warning | ||
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Lane departure warning | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Lane keeping | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Night Vision | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer | Optional feature | Standard |
| Ultrasonic sensors |
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N/A |
| Cameras |
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| Radar sensors |
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N/A |
| Lidar sensors | N/A | N/A |
| Battery gross | 90 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery net | 85 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Cathode Materials | NMC | NMC |
| Nominal voltage | 706 V | 357 V |
| Charging curve (click for full size) |
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| Max DC charging | 320 kW | 250 kW |
| Charging time 0 - 100% | 54 m 13 s | 1 h 12 m 20 s |
| Average charging speed 0 - 100% | 94.1 kW | 64.7 kW |
| Charging time 10-100% | 51 m 36 s | 1 h 8 m 49 s |
| Average charging speed 10-100% | 89.0 kW | 61.2 kW |
| Charging time 10-80% | 18 m 37 s | 34 m 30 s |
| Average charging speed 10-80% | 191.7 kW | 95.0 kW |
| Charging time 10-90% | 27 m 15 s | 48 m 1 s |
| Average charging speed 10-90% | 149.7 kW | 78.0 kW |
| Preconditioning when navigating to charger | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Manual battery heating | Not Available | |
| Interior category | Driver focused | Minimalistic |
| Interior quality | Premium | High quality |
| Console design | Split level console | Traditional console |
| Interior design |
Interior colors:
Black
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BlackBlack & White |
| Storage |
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N/A |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Seating capacity Front seats options | 1 | 1 |
| Seat depth adjustment | Standard feature, optional electric | Standard electric feature |
| Seat height adjustment | Unknown | Standard electric feature |
| Backrest angle adjustment | Standard feature, optional electric | Standard electric feature |
| Seat cushion angle adjustment | Unknown | Unknown |
| Memory | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Height adjustable headrest | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Length adjustable headrest | Optional feature | Not Available |
| Adjustable thigh support | Not Available | Not Available |
| Backrest side bolster adjustment | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seat cushion side bolster adjustment | Not Available | Not Available |
| Footrest passenger | Not Available | Not Available |
| Leg support passenger | Not Available | Not Available |
| Electric lumbar adjustment | Optional electric feature | Not Available |
| Seat heating | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Seat ventilation | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Massage function | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seat heating | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seat ventilation | Not Available | Unknown |
| Massage function | Not Available | Unknown |
| Foldable seats | Standard feature | Unknown |
| Paint colors | 1 | 5 |
| Wheel options | 3 | 2 |
| Wheel size (front/rear) |
225/50R17 / 245/45R17 225/45R18 / 255/40R18 225/40R19 / 255/35R19 |
255/45R18 / 255/45R18 255/45R19 / 255/45R19 |
| Available climate systems | 1 | 1 |
| Preclimatization | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Pet mode | Not Available | Standard feature |
| Camping mode | Not Available | Standard feature |
| Airbags | N/A | N/A |
| Reversible seatbelt pretensioner first row | ||
| Reversible seatbelt pretensioner second row | ||
| Keyless entry | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Keyless go | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Use Phone as key | Standard feature | |
| Alarm system | Standard feature | |
| Dash cam | Not Available | Standard feature |
| Parking surveillance | Not Available | Standard feature |
| App name | ||
| Change charging target | ||
| See car location | ||
| Lock/unlock car | ||
| Open/close windows | ||
| Start/Stop Precondition | ||
| Remote parking | ||
| Schedule charging | ||
| See driving history | ||
| Trigger horn/lights |