Mercedes-Benz GLA (EV) vs Tesla Model Y

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Mercedes-Benz GLA (EV)

GLA 250+

£45,400 · 311 mi

Wins 9 of 15

Tesla Model Y

Model Y RWD (Juniper)

£44,990 · 236 mi

Wins 6 of 15

Our verdict

The Mercedes-Benz GLA (EV) and Tesla Model Y are both electric SUVs in the large car class. The Mercedes-Benz GLA (EV) starts at £45,400 in the UK and the Tesla Model Y at £44,990, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The GLA (EV) goes further, with about 311 miles of real-world range against 236 for the Model Y. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (208 kW against 110 kW on average, 10–80%).

The Model Y uses less energy (3.9 mi/kWh against 3.7 mi/kWh). On top of that, it has the bigger boot (952 litres against 517) and has the longer warranty (4 years against 3).

There's little between them on price and acceleration.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLA (EV) if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the Tesla Model Y if you want lower running costs and more boot space.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (EV)Tesla Model Y

Price

Price new: £45,400on sale now; £44,990 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; –too new
Price per mile of range: £146 (best); £191

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 311 mi (best)500 km, estimate; 236 mi380 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; –
Efficiency: 3.7 mi/kWh170 Wh/km, estimate; 3.9 mi/kWh (best)158 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 385 mi (best)619 km; 273 mi440 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 208 kW (best)10–80% average; 110 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 22 kW (best); 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): No; No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Yes (best); No

Battery

Usable battery: 85 kWh (best); 60 kWhestimate
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: D · Large car; D · Large car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Rear-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 7.3 s0–100 km/h; 7.2 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight: 2,155 kg; 1,981 kg

Size

Length: 4.57 m15 ft; 4.79 m15 ft 9 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.87 m6 ft 2 in; 1.98 m6 ft 6 in
Width with mirrors: –; 2.13 m7 ft
Height: 1.60 m5 ft 3 in; 1.62 m5 ft 4 in
Wheelbase: 2.79 m9 ft 2 in; 2.89 m9 ft 6 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 517 litres; 952 litres (best)
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,500 kg; 1,600 kg (best)
Max payload: 555 kg (best)people and luggage; 510 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 3 years; 4 years (best)60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Not confirmed; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.