Tesla model 3

Mercedes does. But can its new CLA really match Elon Musk’s phenomenally successful Model 3?

ESSENTIALS Mercedes CLA 250+ AMG Line Premium Price: £51,770 Powertrain: 85.5kWh battery, 1x e-motor, 268bhp 0-62mph: 6.7 seconds Test efficiency: 4.1 miles/kWh Official range: 462 miles Annual VED: £

Mileage on arrival 40,181 Mileage now 41,965 List price when new £56,545 Value on arrival £16,500 Test range 282 miles I’M SO SORRY… after vowing in the first piece I wrote about my Tesla Model 3 not

List price £39,990 Best price £39,990 Range 318 miles Battery size 57.5kWh For Class-leading efficiency; fast charging via Tesla’s own network; surprisingly practical; well priced Against Some fiddly

MILEAGE 2980 WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Because it might just be the most fun car you can drive at any speed It doesn’t matter where you go, even Goodwood or Hethel: whatever else you see, the Super 3 makes

List price £91,865 Best price £79,991 MPG 27.2 CO2 234g/km For Scorching performance; sharp and entertaining handling; practical boot; comfy cruiser; snappy gearbox Against Engine doesn’t sound all th