Verdict
These Mercedes-Benz models solve very different Malaysian transport jobs. At RM274,888, the CLA Electric is RM160,112 cheaper, uses an 85 kWh battery and has a claimed 748 km range, while its 268 hp motor delivers 335 Nm and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM435,000 Vito Tourer trades that pace for 10 seats, a 3,430 mm wheelbase and a 5,370 mm body. Its 208 hp, 350 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol drivetrain makes sense when carrying people is the priority; for daily five-seat use, the CLA is the far less costly choice.
The Vito Tourer Select 121 (RM435,000) sits above every CLA Electric variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if you need a five-seat sedan with 748 km claimed range, 320 kW DC charging and a RM160,112 lower purchase price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if carrying up to 10 people matters more than the CLA Electric’s lower price, EV range and stronger 268 hp output.
Key differences
- Price: CLA Electric RM274,888; Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Powertrain: CLA Electric has a 268 hp/335 Nm motor and 85 kWh battery; Vito Tourer has a 208 hp/350 Nm 1,991 cc turbo petrol engine.
- Seating: CLA Electric has 5 seats; Vito Tourer has 10 seats.
- Length and wheelbase: CLA Electric is 4,723 mm long with a 2,790 mm wheelbase; Vito Tourer is 5,370 mm long with a 3,430 mm wheelbase.
- Charging/range: CLA Electric has 11 kW AC, 320 kW DC charging and 748 km range; Vito Tourer is petrol with a 70-litre tank.
- Safety restraint count: CLA Electric has 8 airbags and 5 three-point belts; Vito Tourer has 6 airbags and 10 three-point belts.
CLA Electric
- RM160,112 less expensive to buy.
- 85 kWh battery, 748 km claimed range and 320 kW DC charging.
- 268 hp motor, 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time and eight airbags.
- Only five seats against the Vito Tourer’s 10.
- Much shorter 2,790 mm wheelbase and 4,723 mm body.
- No 400V DC charger compatibility.
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with sliding second-row seats, third-row captain seats and a folding/sliding fourth-row bench.
- 3,430 mm wheelbase and 5,370 mm length.
- Rear single-zone automatic climate control and ISOFIX in the second and third rows.
- Costs RM160,112 more than the CLA Electric.
- 208 hp is lower than the CLA Electric’s 268 hp.
- Six airbags versus the CLA Electric’s eight.
What the CLA Electric has over the Vito Tourer
What the Vito Tourer has over the CLA Electric
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Vito Tourer's wheelbase is 640 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Vito Tourer is 73 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM274,888✓ | RM435,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM436 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,805/mo✓ | RM4,440/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM7,395✓ | RM11,623 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,010 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM5.05 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM43,323 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 7.7 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 20 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | MMA platform, 800V architecture; no 400V DC charger compatibility | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 85 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 748 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 320 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Two-speed Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Two-speed Automatic | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 2 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,723 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 1,980 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 28 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 19 inch | 18 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains, Driver Knee and Centre) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Evasive Steering Assist | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Traffic Sign Recognition, Curve Speed Reduction, Emergency Stop Assist, Parking AEB, Evasive Steering Assist. MB.Drive Assist (Level 2, adds lane centring and auto lane change) is a subscription: RM169/month (first month free), RM1,690/12 months or RM4,059/36 months incl. service tax | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED with Adaptive High Beam and Illuminated Star DRL | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED with Starry Motif | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Sports Seats, Artico Faux Leather with Dinamica Microfibre | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, with Heat-rejection Coating (no sunshade) | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | MBUX Superscreen: 10.25" Cluster + Twin 14" Touchscreens, MB.OS, 8 Speakers, Qi Wireless Charging | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Hands-free Powered Boot Lid | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, with Park Assist | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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CLA Electric vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The CLA Electric is better for five occupants, lower upfront cost and electric driving, with 748 km claimed range. The Vito Tourer is better when 10 seats and its 3,430 mm wheelbase are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM435,000 and the CLA Electric costs RM274,888, so the Vito Tourer is RM160,112 more expensive.
Which one carries more passengers?
The Vito Tourer carries 10 people with 10 three-point seat belts. The CLA Electric seats five and has five three-point seat belts.
How long does charging take?
The CLA Electric's 85.0 kWh battery takes about 7.7 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 320 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The CLA Electric carries a 4-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Vito Tourer. CLA Electric: Battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km.
