Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Tesla Model Y

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Tesla Model Y price starts at Rs. 50.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.11 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric, priced at Rs. 64.00 Lakh. In terms of range, the CLA Electric offers a claimed 792 km/charge, while the Model Y delivers 681 km/charge. On the performance front, the CLA Electric uses a 85.5 kWh battery producing 268.20bhp and the Model Y a 82 kWh battery with a top speed of 201 Km/h. If you're deciding between the CLA Electric and Model Y, the CLA Electric is the better pick for range and charging time, while the Model Y stands out for affordability.

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CLA Electric vs Model Y Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricTesla Model Y
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 64.00 LakhRs. 50.89 Lakh
Range 792 km/charge681 km/charge
Battery capacity 85.5 kWh82 kWh
Charging time 22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)
Max power 268.20bhpNot Available
Top speed Not Available201 Km/h

CLA Electric vs Model Y Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 250 Plus Launch EditionTesla Model Y L Premium AWD
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Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Tesla
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 64.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Max Power 268.20bhp Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available Single Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz CLA Electric Colors
Tesla Model Y Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size Not Available FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19
Boot Space 405 Liters 420 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 122 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,23,805 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance CLA Electric Insurance Model Y Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Motor Power
200 kW
Not Available
Battery Capacity
85.5 kWh
82 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Permanent magnet synchronous
Max Power
268.20bhp
Not Available
Range
792 km/charge
681 km/charge
Max Torque
335Nm
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
2055 Kg
2088 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Charging Time
22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Options
11 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
9Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Not Available
Charger Type
CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
6.7 Sec
5 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
201 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
19
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
6.25
Tyre Size
Not Available
FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
2539 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
6
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
405 Liters
420 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
116 Litre Frunk Space
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
122 mm
Length*Width*Height
4723*1855*1468 mm3
4969*2129*1668 mm3
Wheelbase
2790 mm
3040 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
169 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
18
Adjustable Steering
Powered Adjustment
Powered Adjustment
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Not Available
116 Litre Frunk Space
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Heated Seats
Front Only
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14 inch
16 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
8.0
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Single
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front, Rear & Side
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
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