Compare the MG IM5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
7/10
2026
Outstanding EV Award
Winner
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the MG IM5 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric treat drivers to comfortable, highly adjustable front seats, though neither car excels when looking out of the back, where rear visibility is restricted. Passengers in the back of both models also suffer from a lack of thigh support. Up front, their digital setups divide opinion: while the CLA Electric features menus that are easy to navigate, the IM5's menus do not always seem logically arranged and suffer from spelling errors. When it comes to everyday practicality, the IM5 gives you a bigger boot for your luggage, but the CLA Electric is the more efficient choice.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 457 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 405 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,290 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,931 mm x 1,960 mm x 1,474 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,731 mm x 1,855 mm x 1,469 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 75 kWh Best | Battery size 58 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 217kW 75kWh Auto | Engine name CLA 200 165kW 58kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 295 BHP | Engine size Electric • 224 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 2 |
| Acceleration 6.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 75 kWh Best | Battery size 58 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 457 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 405 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,290 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,931 mm | Length 4,731 mm |
| Width 1,960 mm | Width 1,855 mm |
| Height 1,474 mm | Height 1,469 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.95 m | Wheelbase 2.79 m |
| Turning circle 9.98 m | Turning circle 11.2 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.