2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ vs Tesla Model 3
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Model 3 goes 68 km further on electricity (570 vs 502 km).
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Model 3: 10/10 vs 9.6/10.
- Only the Model 3 offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ and 0 for the Model 3.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ | TeslaTesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 9.6/10 | 10/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 2 | 1.7 |
| City | 2 | 1.6 |
| Highway | 2 | 1.8 |
| Electric range | 502 km | 570 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | — | — |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 2 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.