BMW i4Mercedes-Benz CLA
| BMW i4 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | ev | ev |
| Model years (differs) | 2021-now | 2025-now |
| Body style (differs) | Liftback | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors (differs) | 5 | 4 |
| WLTP range (km) (differs) | 590 | 792 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 81 | 85 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 340 | 272 |
| DC fast charging (kW) (differs) | 205 | 320 |
| Towing braked (kg) (differs) | 1600 | 1500 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 470 | 405 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15 | 12.5 |
| Rating: Sustainability (differs) | 79/100 | 82/100 |
| Rating: Reliability (differs) | 72/100 | n/a |
| Rating: Efficiency (differs) | 76/100 | n/a |
| Rating: Value retention | n/a | n/a |
| Rating: Practicality (differs) | 72/100 | 70/100 |
Source and reference date per rating figure
- BMW i4 · Sustainability: WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
- BMW i4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
- BMW i4 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
- BMW i4 · Value retention: Residual value of electric premium sedans volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
- BMW i4 · Practicality: boot 470 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1600 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
- Mercedes-Benz CLA · Sustainability: WLTP consumption 12.5 kWh/100km + Mercedes battery warranty (10 yr/250,000 km, conditional) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
- Mercedes-Benz CLA · Reliability: too recent for reliable data, as of 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
- Mercedes-Benz CLA · Efficiency: too recent for reliable data, as of 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
- Mercedes-Benz CLA · Practicality: Boot 405 l + 101 l frunk + towing weight 1,500 kg vs. C-segment sedans (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
- Mercedes-Benz CLA · Value retention: too recent for reliable data, as of 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure.