BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Comparison
- rs45.3 Lakh*VS
- rs36.99 Lakh*
BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz CLA? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA ex-showroom price starts at Rs 39.8 Lakh for 320d (Diesel) and Rs 31.72 Lakh for 200 CDI Style (Diesel). 3 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while CLA has 2143 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 22.69 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the CLA has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.53,86,662# | Rs.44,19,316# |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 2143 |
| Available Colors | Alpine WhiteSunset OrangeMediterranean BluePlatinum SilverEstoril Blue+1 More | Jupiter RedCirrus WhitePolar Silver |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 190bhp@4000rpm | 136bhp@3600-4400rpm |
| User Rating | ||
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 470 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57Litres | 56Litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Offers & Discount | No | No |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,05,340 | Rs.85,488 |
| Insurance | Rs.1,43,782 Know how | Rs.1,39,621 Know how |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | No | No |
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| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | TwinPower Turbo 4 Cylinde | In Line Diesel Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 2143 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 190bhp@4000rpm | 136bhp@3600-4400rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 400Nm@1750-2500rpm | 300Nm@1600-3000rpm |
| No Of Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Fuel Supply System | CRDi | CRDi |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Super Charger | No | No |
| Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 7 Speed |
| Drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| Clutch Type | No | Dual Clutch |
| Steering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Steering Column | Adjustable | Height & Reach |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | Direct Steer |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Brake System | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Fuel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage (City) | No | No |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 22.69 kmpl | 17.9 kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 57 | 56 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Euro VI | Euro VI |
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 230 | 220 |
| Drag Coefficient | No | No |
| Braking Time | No | No |
| Tyres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial |
| Wheel Size (Inch) | No | No |
| Alloy Wheel Size (Inch) | 17 | 17 |
| General Car Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Date | No | No |
| Warranty Time | No | No |
| Warranty Distance | No | No |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | 2 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Trunk Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener | Yes | 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 |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | No |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Front | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats Front | No | No |
| Heated Seats Rear | No | No |
| Seat Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear |
| Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable Rear Seat | 60:40 Split | 60:40 Split |
| Smart Access Card Entry | Yes | No |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | No |
| Bottle Holder | Front & Rear Door | Front & Rear Door |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charger | Front | No |
| Steering Mounted Tripmeter | No | No |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes | With Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar | Yes | No |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | No |
| Rear Curtain | No | No |
| Luggage Hook And Net | No | No |
| Battery Saver | No | No |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | No |
| Additional Features | BMW Driving Experience Control (Modes: Comfort, Ecosport, Sport & Sport+) Car Key With Pearl Gloss Chrome Trim | Drive Modes Economy, Sport Manual Integral Look Sports Seat |
| Safety | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | No |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Front | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Rear | No | No |
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | No | No |
| Passenger Side Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Xenon Headlamps | Yes | No |
| Halogen Headlamps | No | No |
| Rear Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Front Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | No |
| Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Clutch Lock | No | No |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Advance Safety Features | BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Launch Control Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear, Brake Energy Regeneration, Head Airbags, Front And Rear, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls, Warning Triangle With First Aid Kit, BMW ure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole In One, Road Side Assistance 24x7, Emergency Spare Wheel | ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist, Attention Assist (visual and audible warning) with Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), Adaptive brake lights flashing ,Lamp failure indicator ,QR code stickers for post-accident rescue |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | No | No |
| Rear Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | No | No |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Yes | No |
| Knee Airbags | No | No |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | No |
| Heads Up Display | No | No |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No | No |
| Hill Descent Control | No | Yes |
| Hill Assist | No | Yes |
| 360 View Camera | No | No |
| Interior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Fabric Upholstery | No | No |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Cigarette Lighter | Yes | No |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | Front & Rear | Front |
| Driving Experience Control Eco | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Table In The Rear | No | No |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | No | No |
| Dual Tone Dashboard | Yes | No |
| Additional Features | Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome Entry Sills BMW Exclusive Chrome Trim In The Centre Console Area Floor Mats In Velour Multifunction Instrument Display With 26 cm Display Adapted To Individual Character Design For Drive Modes Lights Package Roller Sunblind For Rear and Rear Side Windows Smokers Package Storage Compartment Package Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster dark highlight Veneto Beige/Black Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Black/Cognac Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function | Contrasting Top Stitching in Crystal Grey and Inserts in Silver Chrome on the Bottom Spoke Sail Pattern Trim Sports Seats Upholstered in Black or Sahara Beige Instrument Cluster in 2 Tube design with Colour TFT Multifunction Display |
| Exterior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Front | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Rear | No | Yes |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror | No | No |
| Electric Folding Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | No |
| Rear Window Wiper | No | No |
| Rear Window Washer | No | No |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Covers | No | No |
| Alloy Wheel Size (Inch) | Yes | Yes |
| Power Antenna | No | No |
| Tinted Glass | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes | No |
| Removable Or Convertible Top | No | No |
| Roof Carrier | No | No |
| Sun Roof | Yes | Yes |
| Moon Roof | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stepper | No | No |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Antenna | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Garnish | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke Headlamps | Yes | No |
| Roof Rail | No | No |
| Lighting | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Fog Lights | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps |
| Trunk Opener | Smart | Remote |
| Heated Wing Mirror | Yes | No |
| Additional Features | BMW Kidney Grille With 11 Slats In Chrome Exclusive Design Features In Chrome At The Front And Rear Side Window Frames And Tailpipe Trim In Chrome Mirrors With Memory Function Heat Protection Glazing | Diamond radiator grille with pins in high-gloss black Mirror Package LED brake light Silver-painted louvre and chrome inserts Newly designed air scoops Rear bumper with insert in black plastic with chrome trim Twin-pipe exhaust system with rectangular, chromed tailpipes 5 Spoke alloy wheels painted in tremolite grey with high-sheen finish Reversing light |
| Entertainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cd Player | Yes | Yes |
| Cd Changer | Yes | No |
| Dvd Player | Yes | No |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | No |
| Speakers Front | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated2DINAudio | Yes | Yes |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ,Apple CarPlay | Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,SD Card Reader |
| Internal Storage | No | No |
| Number Of Speaker | 9 | 4 |
| Rear Entertainment System | No | No |
| Additional Features | - | Audio 20 CD Including Pre-Installation for Garmin Map Pilot Garmin Map Pilot (Optional) Integrated Media Interface Port for iPod or iPhone 2 USB ports in the centre console Bluetooth interface with hands-free function and audio streaming for playing music files Transfer of addresses from mobile phone to head unit Cover Flow and Cover Art Display of album covers in audio menu |
| Suspension & Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double Joint Spring Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Five Arm | Four Link |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Steering Column | Adjustable | Height & Reach |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | Direct Steer |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 230 | 220 |
| Acceleration (Seconds) | 7.2 | 9.8 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Euro VI | Euro VI |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial |
| Alloy Wheel Size | 17 Inch | 17 Inch |
| No Of Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 470 |
| Dimensions & Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 4824 | 4630 |
| Width (mm) | 1811 | 1777 |
| Height (mm) | 1429 | 1432 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) | 157 | 160 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2810 | 2699 |
| Front Tread (mm) | 1544 | 1549 |
| Rear Tread (mm) | 1583 | 1547 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | 1570 |
| Grossweight (kg) | - | 2005 |
| Rear Headroom (mm) | 957 | 905 |
| Rear Legroom (mm) | - | 338 |
| Front Headroom (mm) | 1023 | 1006 |
| Front Legroom (mm) | - | 276 |
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