BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Should you buy BMW i4 or Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW i4 price starts at Rs 72.50 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric price starts at Rs 56.50 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

i4 Vs CLA Electric

Key Highlights	BMW i4	Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
On Road Price	Rs.81,47,401^*	Rs.67,33,310^*
Range (km)	590	792
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	85.5
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

BMW i4
eDrive40 M Sport
77.50 Lakh^*
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CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition
64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	eDrive40 M Sport	CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.81,47,401^*	Rs.67,33,310^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,57,216/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,28,168/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,15,301	Rs.2,64,710
User Rating	4.2 Based on 58 Reviews	4.4 Based on 2 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹1.42/km	₹1.08/km

Basic Information

Variant

eDrive40 M Sport

CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.81,47,401^*

Rs.67,33,310^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,57,216/month

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Rs.1,28,168/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,15,301

Rs.2,64,710

User Rating

4.2

Based on 58 Reviews

4.4

Based on 2 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.42/km

₹1.08/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	85.5
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335.25bhp	268.20bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	430Nm	335Nm
Range (km)	590 km	792 km
Battery Warranty	8 Year and 160000 km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)	9Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	-
Drive Type	RWD	RWD
Charging Options	11 kW AC \| 205 kW DC	11 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger
Charger Type	11 kW AC Wall Box Charger	CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	18 Min (up to 100km)	-

Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)

22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

83.9

85.5

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335.25bhp

268.20bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

430Nm

335Nm

Range (km)

590 km

792 km

Battery Warranty

8 Year and 160000 km

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Lithium-ion

Charging Time (A.C)

8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)

9Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)

Charging Time (D.C)

31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)

22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

Regenerative Braking

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

Charging Options

11 kW AC | 205 kW DC

11 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger

Charger Type

11 kW AC Wall Box Charger

CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)

Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)

18 Min (up to 100km)

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	190	-

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	190	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	6.7 s
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4783	4723
Width (mm)	2073	1855
Height (mm)	1448	1468
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2790
Front Tread (mm)	1531	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1920	2055
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	405

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Additional Features	BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	Semi	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Powered Adjustment
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Additional Features	Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), M Leather Steering Wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 s, Armrest front with storage compartmentInstrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, M Sport Exterior Package ( M Aerodynamics package, Radiator grille frame and tailpipe trims in high-gloss chrome, M High Gloss Shadow Line, Inserts in rear bumper panel in Dark Shadow metallic, M inscription on front side panel, left and right, M pedals, M entry sills, Front, M Headliner Anthracite) more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	-	Leather

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicMineral WhitePortimao Blue MetallicBlack Sapphirei4 Colours	Night BlackMANUFAKTUR Patagonia RedCosmit BlackMANUFAKTUR Alpine GreyClear BluePolar WhiteAqua MintMANUFAKTUR Cosmos Black Magno+3 MoreCLA Electric Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate, more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	14
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	18	-
Additional Features	17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain open-pored, more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	-

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