Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]. The Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] price is Rs. 32.00 Lakh and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. CLA [2015-2016] provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl and 7 Series [2013-2016] provides the mileage of 11.1 kmpl.

CLA [2015-2016] vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLA [2015-2016]	7 Series [2013-2016]
Price	Rs. 32.00 Lakh	Rs. 94.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2143 cc	2993 cc
Power	134 bhp	258 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

200 CDI Style (CBU)

Rs. 32.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

Rs. 94.09 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

200 CDI Style (CBU)

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		BMW straight 6 diesel engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm	258 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm	560 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.9View Mileage Details	11.1View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4630 5219
Width (mm)
1777 1902
Height (mm)
1432 1481
Wheelbase (mm)
2699 3210
Ground Clearance (mm)
152
Kerb Weight (kg)
1570 1950
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
78

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension		Rear axle air suspension with
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R17	245 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 45 R17	245 / 55 R17

Features

Safety
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC		Two Zones
Rear AC		Two Zones
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	4

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	Projector with Xenon	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	TFT
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Colours

	Mountain Grey	Monaco Blue
	Jupiter Red	Black Sapphire
	Polar Silver	Titanium Grey
	Cirrus White	Sterling
		Kalahari Beige
		Titanium Silver
		Alpine White

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By Ninad Mirajgaonkar07 Jul 2014

There are very few things that can get me out at 0530 hours on a Saturday morning after a tiring week. A 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol sedan with AWD is certainly one of them. The rally enthusiast in me is smiling – Mercedes-Benz has used the Japanese formula to build a performance car based on a regular front-wheel-drive sedan.

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CLA [2015-2016] vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]?

Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] price is Rs. 32.00 Lakh and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between CLA [2015-2016] and 7 Series [2013-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 200 CDI Style (CBU) variant, mileage of CLA [2015-2016] is 17.9kmpl and for the 730Ld Prestige variant, mileage of 7 Series [2013-2016] is 11.1kmpl. Thus making CLA [2015-2016] the most fuel efficient as compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]

Q: How is the performance of CLA [2015-2016] compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]?

For the 200 CDI Style (CBU) variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLA [2015-2016] produces 134 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 730Ld Prestige variant, 2993 cc Diesel engine of 7 Series [2013-2016] produces 258 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 560 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

Length (mm)	4630	5219
Width (mm)	1777	1902
Height (mm)	1432	1481
Wheelbase (mm)	2699	3210
Ground Clearance (mm)		152
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	1950

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		78

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited