BMW iX1 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Should you buy BMW iX1 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 iX1 price starts at Rs 52.40 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric price starts at Rs 56.50 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

iX1 Vs CLA Electric

Key Highlights	BMW iX1	Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
On Road Price	Rs.55,18,239^*	Rs.67,33,310^*
Range (km)	531	792
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	66.4	85.5
Charging Time	30Min-130kW-(10-80%)	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

BMW iX1
LWB
52.40 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition
64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	LWB	CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.55,18,239^*	Rs.67,33,310^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,06,466/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,28,168/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,21,239	Rs.2,64,710
User Rating	4.6 Based on 27 Reviews	4.4 Based on 2 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹1.25/km	₹1.08/km

Basic Information

Variant

LWB

CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.55,18,239^*

Rs.67,33,310^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,06,466/month

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Rs.1,28,168/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,21,239

Rs.2,64,710

User Rating

4.6

Based on 27 Reviews

4.4

Based on 2 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.25/km

₹1.08/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	30Min-130kW-(10-80%)	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	66.4	85.5
Motor Type	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	204bhp	268.20bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm	335Nm
Range (km)	531 km	792 km
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	-
Battery Type	Lithium lon	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)	9Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	30Min-130kW-(10-80%)	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	-
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
Wireless Charging	No	-
Charging Options	11kW AC & 130kW DC	11 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger
Charger Type	-	CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)

Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

30Min-130kW-(10-80%)

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

Battery Capacity (kWh)

66.4

85.5

Motor Type

2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

204bhp

268.20bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm

335Nm

Range (km)

531 km

792 km

Battery Warranty

8 Years or 160000 km

Battery Type

Lithium lon

Lithium-ion

Charging Time (A.C)

6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)

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

Charging Time (D.C)

30Min-130kW-(10-80%)

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

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative Braking Levels

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Single Speed

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Wireless Charging

Charging Options

11kW AC & 130kW DC

11 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger

Charger Type

CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	175	-

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	175	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.6 s	6.7 s
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4616	4723
Width (mm)	1845	1855
Height (mm)	1612	1468
Wheel Base (mm)	2800	2790
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2055
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	170	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	405

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
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
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat more	- more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	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
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours	Night BlackMANUFAKTUR Patagonia RedCosmit BlackMANUFAKTUR Alpine GreyClear BluePolar WhiteAqua MintMANUFAKTUR Cosmos Black Magno+3 MoreCLA Electric Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Convertible Top	No	-
Boot Opening	Powered	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	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
Engine Immobilizer	No	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.7	14
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	-
Additional Features	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	-

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