Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs Volkswagen ID.7 Pro

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ID.7 Pro

2025 · Electric Sedan

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 4.9 s Runner-up: 6.5 s
Range winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 769 km Runner-up: 615 km
Power winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 354 hp Runner-up: 286 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen ID.7 Pro 532 L Runner-up: 405 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology against the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. 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 6.5 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed output at 354 hp; 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro is rated at 286 hp, a difference of 68 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro at 545 Nm and 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology at 515 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 615 km for 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the lower recorded consumption at 12.5 kWh/100km; 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro is listed at 14.1 kWh/100km. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 320 kW, compared with 175 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

2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 532 litres versus 405 litres, a difference of 127 litres. 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro is 238 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro2025
Performance
0-100 km/h4.9 s6.5 s
Top Speed210 km/h180 km/h
Power354 hp286 hp
Torque515 Nm545 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range769 km615 km
Battery85 kWh77 kWh
Efficiency12.5 kWh/100km14.1 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging320 kW175 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,723 mm4,961 mm
Ground Clearance—143 mm
Cargo405 L532 L
Curb Weight2,135 kg2,130 kg
Towing1,800 kg—
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m11.2 m
Starting MSRP—$49,995

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs Volkswagen ID.7 Pro questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, versus 6.5 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed top speed at 210 km/h (130 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more power at 354 hp, a 68 hp advantage over 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro.

Which has more range, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the longer listed range at 769 km (478 miles), versus 615 km (382 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the larger listed battery at 85.0 kWh, compared with 77.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro has more listed cargo space at 532 litres (18.8 cu ft), versus 405 litres (14.3 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is heavier at 2,135 kg (4,707 lb), while 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro is listed at 2,130 kg (4,696 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Pro?

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.