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BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

3 Series Vs CLS

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesMercedes-Benz CLS
On Road PriceRs.83,24,438*Rs.1,42,71,397*
Mileage (city)-5.6 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29985461
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.83,24,438*
Rs.1,42,71,397*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,59,452/month
No
InsuranceRs.1,31,208
3 Series Insurance

Rs.5,07,397
CLS-Class Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 97 Reviews
4.5
Based on 9 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
EngineType
V-Type Engine
Displacement (cc)
2998
5461
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
8
8 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
517.63bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
800Nm@2000-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
-
DOHC
Fuel Supply System
-
EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Bore X Stroke (mm)
-
97.0 x 84.0
Compression Ratio
-
10:01
Turbo Charger
Twin
No
Super Charger
-
No
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
7 Speed
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
4WD
RWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
5.6
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)13.02
7.46
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)59
80
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
-
Top Speed (kmph)253
250km/hr

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
M Sport Suspension
4-link air suspension, anti-dive, automatic level control & stabilizer
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Multi-link, anti-dive, anti-lift, automatic level control & stabilizer
Shock Absorbers Type
-
Gas Filled
Steering Type
-
Power
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
-
5.6 meters
Front Brake Type
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
253
250km/hr
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.4
6.1
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
245/40 R18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
-
8.5 x 18 ET
Alloy Wheel Size
-
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4709
4940
Width (mm)
1827
1881
Height (mm)
1442
1416
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
118
Wheel Base (mm)
2651
2874
Front Tread (mm)
-
1596
Rear Tread (mm)
-
1626
Kerb Weight (kg)
1745
1870
Grossweight (kg)
-
2415
Rear Headroom (mm)
-
927

Rear Legroom (mm)
-
337
Front Headroom (mm)
-
1018

Front Legroom (mm)
-
276

Seating Capacity
5
4
Boot Space (Litres)
480
-
No. of Doors
4
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
-
No
Remote Trunk Opener
YesYes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
-
Yes
Heated Seats Rear
-
No
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Optional
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes-
Glove Box Cooling
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front Door
-
Voice Command
Yes-
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
Front & Rear
-
Steering Mounted TripmeterYes-
Central Console Armrest
Yes-
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
No-
Rear Curtain
No-
Luggage Hook And NetNo-
Drive Modes
4
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes-
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes-

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
YesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric Upholstery
-
No
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
YesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette Lighter-
Yes
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Additional FeaturesBMW 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
-

Exterior

Available Colors
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
3 Series Colors
-
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
YesYes
Fog Lights Rear
-
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
-
No
Rear Window Washer
-
No
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power Antenna-
Yes
Tinted Glass
-
Yes
Rear Spoiler
YesNo
Roof Carrier-
No
Sun Roof
YesYes
Side Stepper
-
No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
YesYes
Smoke Headlamps-
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Roof Rail
YesYes
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
-
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes-
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
Yes-
LED Fog Lamps
Yes-
Additional FeaturesFront 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
-
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
245/40 R18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
-
8.5 x 18 ET
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
-
18

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
-
Yes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags6
-
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoOptional
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Xenon Headlamps-
Optional
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Rear Seat Belts
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Side Impact Beams
-
Yes
Front Impact Beams
-
Yes
Traction ControlYesYes
Adjustable Seats
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesOptional
Vehicle Stability Control System
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
-
Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
No
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Clutch Lock-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes-
Advance Safety FeaturesCruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
-
Anti Theft DeviceYes-
Speed Alert
Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
Yes-
Heads Up Display
Yes-
Sos Emergency Assistance
Yes-
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes-

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
-
Yes
Cd Changer
-
Yes
Dvd Player
-
No
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYes-
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes-
Compass
Yes-
Touch Screen
Yes-
Touch Screen size (Inch)
14.9
-
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
-
Android Auto
Yes-
Apple Car Play
Yes-
No. of Speakers
16
-
Additional FeaturesWireless 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
-
SubwooferNo-
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