DS DS N°8 E-Tense vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
How the DS DS N°8 E-Tense and the Mercedes-Benz CLA compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| DS DS N°8 E-Tense | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 466 mi | 492 mi |
| Usable battery | 97.2 kWh | 85 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 13 kWh/100 km | 10.7 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| DS DS N°8 E-Tense | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 309 mi | 326 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 443 mi | 467 mi |
| Motorway | 364 mi | 384 mi |
| City | 503 mi | 531 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Mercedes-Benz CLA
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz CLA
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz CLA
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the DS DS N°8 E-Tense or the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
- On the official WLTP cycle the DS DS N°8 E-Tense is rated 466 mi and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 492 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 309 mi from the DS DS N°8 E-Tense and 326 mi from the Mercedes-Benz CLA.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.