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NEW Tesla Model 3 vs Mercedes CLA vs MG IM5 review! | What Car?

There is a Brand-new Tesla Model 3. So is it now even further ahead of the competitors?

To put it to the test, we have the brand-new Mercedes CLA and MG IM5– on paper two of the toughest competitors it's EVER had. However which is the best electric automobile? Watch to learn.

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71 responses to “NEW Tesla Model 3 vs Mercedes CLA vs MG IM5 review! | What Car?”

  1. @TheBlitzsnake Avatar
    @TheBlitzsnake

    Tesla Model 3 is in a value segment of its own. No wonder it has shaken up the industry so much. Maybe the Ioniq 6 would have put up a better fight against TM3?

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    1. @ciybersal9833 Avatar
      @ciybersal9833

      IM5 is closer in size to Model S than Model 3. It’s substantially wider too, in fact nearly same as Model S, check dimensions. It’s wheelbase is almost same as Model S. This channel needs to point this, it’s seems to favour Tesla

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    2. @GDM22 Avatar
      @GDM22

      @ciybersal9833 But boot was worse and back seat worse, so bigger on the road and to park and worse to sit in; what is your point.

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    3. @Astke Avatar
      @Astke

      Ioniq 6 feels incredibly cheap inside and the infotainment is a joke. Additionally it costs a lot of money for a good spec.

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    4. @jimmyh6601 Avatar
      @jimmyh6601

      Tesla did great to bring electric cars into the mainstream but it’s an old car that has never been a looker and other cars are so much more desirable.

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    5. @madsdgdhg Avatar
      @madsdgdhg

      Maybe the new Ioniq6 when it’s available! The only issue is that the LR RWD is still underpowered.

      Reply
  2. @timyang4812 Avatar
    @timyang4812

    The MG is performance version hence the lower range. Should test the Tesla performance too

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    1. @andriusbaziuk4331 Avatar
      @andriusbaziuk4331

      Its MGs mistake they have provided the wrong car tho

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    2. @michaeldendulk2230 Avatar
      @michaeldendulk2230

      ​@andriusbaziuk4331 Still doesn’t make it a fair comparison… Not to mention you never pay list price for an MG, you’ll easily get at least 7k off list price for the IM5 by just saying ‘please’. I got my 34k list price MG5 for 23k new from a main dealer… Even MG’s own PCP on the long range IM5 only comes to GBP 529 a month over 4 years and that’s with a lower GBP 1.5k deposit. Increase the deposit to 7k and they will give you a 0% APR deal, bringing it down to GBP 419 a month for 3 years, so I have no idea where these guys are getting their figures, but it comes over as rather biased towards the Tesla.

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    3. @presterjohn71 Avatar
      @presterjohn71

      ​@michaeldendulk2230MG screwed up. That’s not What Cars? Fault. Additionally MGs biggest problem is who sells them. Dealers are not well thought of in general and screwing up like this indicates that bad reputation is deserved. It’s a shame because I quite like the cars but wouldn’t go near the dealer network.

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    4. @GDM22 Avatar
      @GDM22

      @michaeldendulk2230 They discussed it at the end as they drove the non performance, still said it would come third, regardless of you cost breakdown.

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    5. @michaeldendulk2230 Avatar
      @michaeldendulk2230

      @presterjohn71 So? Still doesn’t change the fact they are comparing apples to oranges… You’re basically saying it’s fine, because they’re both fruit.

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  3. @nathanwolf5547 Avatar
    @nathanwolf5547

    The state of the charging network in the UK is no longer hobbled by the amount of chargers. It’s the speed that is way behind other countries.

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    1. @mac22011964 Avatar
      @mac22011964

      Speed AND cost….a third the price for a super charger in Spain.

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    2. @sargfowler9603 Avatar
      @sargfowler9603

      Yes and No. Depends where you live and where you’re going.
      I go across country in the north of England and won’t see a rapid charger for 60 miles.

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    3. @Trifusion1 Avatar
      @Trifusion1

      It’s the COST. It’s an absolute fortune compared to charging in Europe.

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  4. @80y3r9 Avatar
    @80y3r9

    The inside Infront of the passenger in the Merc is horribly plasticy and puts me off so much, assume it’s for a pointless optional screen.. for those people who don’t own a smart phone but want to play with a screen while driving so.. no one

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    1. @ciybersal9833 Avatar
      @ciybersal9833

      It’s not worth the money

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    2. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      @ciybersal9833 it is

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  5. @deanowarrior Avatar
    @deanowarrior

    Couldn’t live with that cla front end. Looks like it’s been sat on by an elephant. IM5 looks good.

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    1. @ciybersal9833 Avatar
      @ciybersal9833

      IM5 looks great, it’s the largest car, longest wheelbase, 800V, it is near the size of Tesla model S not model 3

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    2. @dd9ag Avatar
      @dd9ag

      @ciybersal9833largest but worst boot and Tesla has more comfortable back seats. What were they thinking?!

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    3. @ChrisChen-g9o Avatar
      @ChrisChen-g9o

      This video is biased, why didn’t mention the four-wheel steering where you only can subscribe on Maybach?

      Reply
  6. @patricepnc Avatar
    @patricepnc

    what about audio systems guys?

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    1. @STR1XDLB Avatar
      @STR1XDLB

      I never understand how literally nobody on YouTube gives a fk about sound systems. I almost bought a fkin volvo just bcs it comes with Bowers and Wilkins…I DON’T EVEN LIKE THEIR CARS😂

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    2. @kafiluzTheReal Avatar
      @kafiluzTheReal

      @STR1XDLB Tesla has the best stock Audio. And even the inside forms and materials are optimized for good accustic.

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    3. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      @STR1XDLB mercedes rarely disappoints, stat sheet wise the new cla should sound better than ever

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  7. @stevejewiss532 Avatar
    @stevejewiss532

    So after all the hype about the Mercedes it’s no better than a nearly 10 year old design and the charging is a joke . Well done legacy auto !

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    1. @davidfujkk8018 Avatar
      @davidfujkk8018

      Just imagine 2026 or 2027 updated tesla model 3 LR RWD with 800 volt architecture and impressive 2026 LG energy solution’ all new ultra advanced 90% nickel content tab-less NCMA 21700 cells with industry leading 6200 mAh capacity and 700amps(560kw)charging power in an 800 volt architecture with amazing 5c charging rate(10-80% in 12min) and unseen in 21700 platform of 4000 cycle life .it will have 96 kwh(545 miles WLTP)useable capacity with these new cells and because of tabless tech which has 7% better efficiency , their amazing 2027 model 3 LR RWD will have industry beating and desirable 583 miles of WLTP range . I can garantee it would be the best selling automobile of any kind in the world.(tesla can achieve 641 miles WLTP with similar 96 kwh capacity with designing and using ultra advanced 2-stage 12-switch silicon-carbide inverter for another 10% better efficiency)

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    2. @jimmyh6601 Avatar
      @jimmyh6601

      ​@davidfujkk8018impressive but I’m in the ever growing camp of people who will never buy a Tesla.

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    3. @davidfujkk8018 Avatar
      @davidfujkk8018

      ​amazing LG is working on dry electrode coated tab-less NCMA 21700 cells for 2028 with unseen and unheared 8000 mAh capacity meaning 30% smaller in volume and lighter battery pack for similar useable capacity for further efficiency enhancement ,meaning around 700 miles of WLTP range with only 96 kwh battery pack . So even most hardcore tesla haters will the first one in the line to buy that engineering masterpiece including myself

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    4. @mattleistner313 Avatar
      @mattleistner313

      Charging a joke? It is the fastest – what are you talking about?

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    5. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      @mattleistner313 hes a tesla fanboy. They are troglodytes

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  8. @ScottPollock-f1x Avatar
    @ScottPollock-f1x

    Ridiculous that Mercedes launched without 400 volt charging capability and even worse that it will be a cost option in the future.

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    1. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      want a horse carriage mount too?

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  9. @planetfall-0_0 Avatar
    @planetfall-0_0

    I don’t know why anyone would choose the Merc over the other two. That being said I’d probably still go BYD Seal over these 3 anyway.

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    1. @ciybersal3499 Avatar
      @ciybersal3499

      Me too. Seal is excellent

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    2. @bavariancarenthusiast2722 Avatar
      @bavariancarenthusiast2722

      Any day of the week? Would pick the CLA, no Chinese no Tesla for me

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    3. @dcvariousvids8082 Avatar
      @dcvariousvids8082

      I think the type of buyer for the Merc, will have adult children and so will rarely have rear passengers. The 800v charging won’t be an issue, as they’ll either use it for euro touring, where 800v chargers aren’t rarer than hens’ teeth. Or they’ll just be visiting their own company managers one a week and so mostly home charging. And they’ll already have a diesel Merc as a daily driver.

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    4. @currentconversationsalex Avatar
      @currentconversationsalex

      I’ve lived with both a Seal and Model 3. The Tesla wins in all areas for me by a large margin. Seal is fine and would choose one of the IM5 but Tesla is still miles ahead of everyone

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    5. @Astke Avatar
      @Astke

      Byd seal?? Of ALL cars you pick THAT??? What? That car is a joke. That overheating, slow charging, poor infotainment, laggy acceleration pedal car? You have strange standards.

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  10. @pace_tracker Avatar
    @pace_tracker

    I’m so happy you guys use the battery percentage!

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  11. @Nils24 Avatar
    @Nils24

    800 Volt Charging Stations are super common here in germany, so not really a downside for the mercedes. Still really stuрid on them on cheaping out on a converter on a premium car. And it doesn’t even has an electric tailgate. Whose decision was that?

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    1. @KP-xi4bj Avatar
      @KP-xi4bj

      Same decision responsible for the collapse of the German auto industry.

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    2. @bshah4831 Avatar
      @bshah4831

      I have a CLA in the UK and there are plenty of 800v chargers. Also with an amazing range on 18 inch wheels, I don’t use much public charging and if I do it’s very fast!

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    3. @london_biker6177 Avatar
      @london_biker6177

      Great for you. In the U.K. once you are paying over about 50p per KWh it starts to be more expensive than a petrol.

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    4. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      why use it? It has no purpose. The station wagon likely has one bc it makes sense there

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    5. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      @KP-xi4bj grow up

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  12. @MartynWales Avatar
    @MartynWales

    I’d only go for the car that comes as a complete package – most efficient, regular over the air updates and a Supercharger Network. Well done Tesla.

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  13. @chicomtl Avatar
    @chicomtl

    Nice review! Small correction, you don’t have to go to the screen to change temperature on the Tesla. You have access from the physical scroll buttons on the steering wheel, or use voice control.

    Great work !

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    1. @markjwil Avatar
      @markjwil

      They’re other companies to give your money to, NOT Tesla!

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    2. @davidbeppler3032 Avatar
      @davidbeppler3032

      @markjwil Other companies require you to hunt around on a touch screen to change the temperature! That is dangerous! That is why I bought a Tesla! SAFETY!

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  14. @DanteGabrielCaterham Avatar
    @DanteGabrielCaterham

    The Mercedes is impossible to recommend until it can be charged at all chargers. EV charging is complicated enough without adding another complexity of having to know the voltage of the charger you are going to. Awful for Mercedes to cheap out and not offer this as standard.

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    1. @avus303 Avatar
      @avus303

      You don’t need to know the voltage, it will only navigate you to 800v chargers which are the chargers you would want to use anyway.

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    2. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      the mb only shows compatible ones. Cry more

      Reply
  15. @driv3rde883 Avatar
    @driv3rde883

    Great review guys. Next time please give also some information about the safety aspects (NCAP), sound system , phone apps and so on. Thanks

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    1. @rajanpatel65 Avatar
      @rajanpatel65

      If they did that, the Model 3 would probably leave the others behind. Merc might be a little too new for NCAP but model 3 has always been in top 3.

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    2. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      @rajanpatel65 irl however, the merc having physical door controls means you won’t get cremated in a crash

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    3. @rajanpatel65 Avatar
      @rajanpatel65

      @MaticTheProto hahahha😊

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  16. @thug3m Avatar
    @thug3m

    The MG badge was not put on because MG said if they had to change the badges the car would have to be put back for all the safety testing! The cost of that was higher! So the chose not to!

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    1. @bikeman123 Avatar
      @bikeman123

      That doesn’t make any sense. Safety testing would have to be done for the uk whichever badge was on it. More likely that MG are moving towards new branding.

      Reply
  17. @ElPolloDiabloCH Avatar
    @ElPolloDiabloCH

    Just got my CLA 350 last week. Love it so far. Tesla is an absolute no go. Wouldn’t touch anything associated with that ruddy little ignoramus with a ten foot pole.

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    1. @mcsike7264 Avatar
      @mcsike7264

      OK I’ll take the better car thank you

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    2. @jimmyh6601 Avatar
      @jimmyh6601

      Same here, I’d buy the Mercedes! ​@mcsike7264

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    3. @markmerifield412 Avatar
      @markmerifield412

      It’s funny that people would spite their own nose, and yet buy a Chinese car from China that persecutes their own people and use slaves, and don’t forget what the Germans did in WW2.

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    4. @ElPolloDiabloCH Avatar
      @ElPolloDiabloCH

      @markmerifield412 German cars are superior to anything Americans could ever build. Plus these days, the US is definitely causing more death and suffering than Germany.

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    5. @MaticTheProto Avatar
      @MaticTheProto

      @mcsike7264 so the cla

      Reply
  18. @markwilliams7223 Avatar
    @markwilliams7223

    Tesla owner here, have a Y and 3, great cars but this review seems very Tesla biased. I don’t know much about the CLA, but it seems somewhat unfair on the IM5. It was the wrong model to compare (yes MG fault I know) but then why do the test. The LR has more range, likely more efficient and dynamics. Also no mention of the rear wheel steering, or the auto park features as standard that Tesla charge you extra for, plus it has V2L which Tesla still don’t offer. Also why do these reviews never mention the sound systems on the cars, something that is important to me?

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    1. @carloufv Avatar
      @carloufv

      Spot on! I was really expecting a good impartial review, they started paying hail to Elon straight away. I am sorry, but the Tesla interior is not minimalist is empty of everything! Looks like these car journalists forgot how a car interior should look like?
      Drove a model sone time ago Y and almost died of boredom from the interior.

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  19. @Russ63-z3y Avatar
    @Russ63-z3y

    Conclusion was the CLA was the nicest to do long journeys in, however, earlier he said it was uncomfortable to do long journeys in due to the offset pedals. Which is it?

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  20. @Jeddin Avatar
    @Jeddin

    24:46 since you felt the steering was too quick, if only there was a setting in the Tesla that let you change the steering input from light standard or heavy. Oh wait.. there is.

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