Mercedes-Benz CLA vs BMW 5 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA and BMW 5 Series. The Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 45.00 Lakh and BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.35 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 0 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Electric and BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl.

CLA 250 Plus 85.5 kWh vs 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLA	5 Series
Price	Rs. 45.00 Lakh	Rs. 72.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	0 cc	1998 cc
Power	-	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

250 Plus 85.5 kWh

Rs. 45.00 Lakh

Expected Ex-Showroom Price

BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.35 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

250 Plus 85.5 kWh

BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion, 85.5 kWh	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		400 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	268 bhp
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		ARAI: 15.7 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	750	942
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 2	Level 2
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	9 Airbags
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports		12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs		Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		18 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery		Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row (Heated)	Front (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (White / Red, Black / Red)
Wrappings		Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter		2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Not Applicable	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Alpine Grey	Carbon Black Metallic
	Patagonia Red	Sparkling Cooper Grey Metallic
	Clear Blue	Mineral White Metallic
	Cosmic Black	Phytonic Blue Metallic
	Polar White	Oxide Grey Metallic

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213 Used CLA

Rs. 8 Lakhonwards

392 Used 5-Series

Rs. 4.5 Lakhonwards

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CLA vs 5 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz CLA and BMW 5 Series?

Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 45.00 Lakh and BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.35 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare CLA and 5 Series, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare CLA and 5 Series comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs BMW 5 Series

Length Width Height	4723 mm * 1855 mm * 1468 mm	5165 mm * 2156 mm * 1518 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2790	3105

Seating Capacity		5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		60

Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Front Tyres	18	19
Rear Tyres	18	19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Sunroof	Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Black
Exhaust	Not Applicable	Chrome Finish
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage