Dacia Spring Electric 65 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 4.9 s Runner-up: 13.7 s
Range winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 769 km Runner-up: 225 km
Power winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 354 hp Runner-up: 65 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 405 L Runner-up: 308 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 against the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology. They sit in different categories — hatchback and sedan — which makes the packaging figures as important as the headline performance. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds, compared with 13.7 seconds for 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed output at 354 hp; 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 is rated at 65 hp, a difference of 289 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology at 515 Nm and 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 at 113 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology carries the longer listed range at 769 km, against 225 km for 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65. 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 has the lower recorded consumption at 11.9 kWh/100km; 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is listed at 12.5 kWh/100km. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 320 kW, compared with 30 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 405 litres versus 308 litres, a difference of 97 litres. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is 989 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Dacia Spring Electric 652024 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology2026
Performance
0-100 km/h13.7 s4.9 s
Top Speed125 km/h210 km/h
Power65 hp354 hp
Torque113 Nm515 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range225 km769 km
Battery26.8 kWh85 kWh
Efficiency11.9 kWh/100km12.5 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging30 kW320 kW
Size & Capacity
Length3,734 mm4,723 mm
Ground Clearance150 mm
Cargo308 L405 L
Curb Weight1,073 kg2,135 kg
Towing1,800 kg
Seats45
Turning Circle9.6 m11.2 m
Starting MSRP$23,000

Dacia Spring Electric 65 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, versus 13.7 seconds for 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed top speed at 210 km/h (130 mph), compared with 125 km/h (78 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more power at 354 hp, a 289 hp advantage over 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65.

Which has more range, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the longer listed range at 769 km (478 miles), versus 225 km (140 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the larger listed battery at 85.0 kWh, compared with 26.8 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more listed cargo space at 405 litres (14.3 cu ft), versus 308 litres (10.9 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is heavier at 2,135 kg (4,707 lb), while 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 is listed at 1,073 kg (2,366 lb).

Which is better, the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.