BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

3 Series Vs CLA

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz CLA
On Road Price	Rs.87,50,811^*	Rs.89,56,404^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1991
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs75.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz CLA
Rs77.69 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
75.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz CLA
AMG 45 Aero Edition
77.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	AMG 45 Aero Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.87,50,811^*	Rs.89,56,404^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,66,564/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.3,21,911	Rs.3,28,814
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.7 Based on 27 Reviews
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Basic Information

M340i xDrive

AMG 45 Aero Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.87,50,811^*

Rs.89,56,404^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,66,564/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,21,911

Rs.3,28,814

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.7

Based on 27 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	In Line Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2998	1991
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	375bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	475nm@2250-5000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	7 Speed
Drive Type	4WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

In Line Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2998

1991

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

375bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	15.04
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	56
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	Euro VI
Top Speed (kmph)	253	250
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

13.02

15.04

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Euro VI

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Four Link
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	-	Height & Reach
Steering Gear Type	-	Direct Steer
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.52
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	4.2
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/40 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Four Link

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Height & Reach

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4691
Width (mm)	1827	2032
Height (mm)	1442	1432
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	100
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2699
Front Tread (mm)	-	1549
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1547
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1650
Grossweight (kg)	-	2075
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	No
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	No
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	No
Additional Features	-	E-SELECT Selector Lever and Master Key With AMG Emblem as Standard Equipment
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	4	0
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	No
Additional Features	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue	AMG Instrumental Cluster With New Look Numerals New Chrome Border Around Gear Indicator Display Dashboard and Beltlines in ARTICO Leather Including Red Contrasting Topstitching
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	-
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	No
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On	Front Spitter Insert in Matt Titanium Gray Plus Flics in High-Gloss Black For the Flow Of Cooling air AMG Design Trim in Black/Red Design Element Features Accentuating Yellow Decals and AMG Sport Stripes in Matt Graphite Grey Combined With AMG Night Packages Diffusor and Rear Bumper AMG Design Trim in Black/Red AMG Front Apron With New A-Wing Design and Louvers in the Outer Air Intakes Along With The New Front Splitter AMG Rear Apron With Diffuser Insert in a New Design anf Four Vertical Diffuser Round Off The Powerful AMG Design Redesigned Spoiler Lip on the Rear and The New Spoiler Lip Beneath The Front Splitter
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/40 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Exterior

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	No
No. of Airbags	6	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Clutch Lock	-	No
EBD	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	-	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	No
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	No
360 View Camera	-	No
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Internal Storage	-	No
No. of Speakers	16	-
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA?

A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl & the mileage of CLA is 15.04 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz CLA gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.

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