Comparison
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Zevo vs CLA 250+ with EQ Technology: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 374 mi vs 272 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric $47,950 vs $78,000
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 22 min vs 60 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric $8,050 vs $4,200
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
374 mi vs 272 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
$128/mi vs $287/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
22 min vs 60 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
270 Wh/mi vs 520 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Zevo | CLA 250+ with EQ Technology |
| MSRP (USD) | $78,000 | $47,950 (better) |
| Range | 272 mi | 374 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi • 1.92 mi/kWh | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better) |
| Seats | 2 | 5 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | Sedan |
| DC max | 120 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 60 min | 22 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 41.8 | 91.1 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 287 $/mi | 128 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if…
- You want the lower price: $47,950 vs $78,000 to start, $30,050 less.
- You drive long days: 374 vs 272 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 22 vs 60 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $8,050 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Availability: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi | 270 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,900 | $3,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $8,050 | $4,200 |
| All public DC fast charging | $16,650 | $8,650 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 185 mi | 254 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 162 mi | 223 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 120 min | about 45 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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