Mercedes-Benz CLA vs BMW M340i

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA and BMW M340i. The Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 45.00 Lakh and BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.75 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 0 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Electric and BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl.

CLA 250 Plus 85.5 kWh vs M340i 50 Jahre Edition Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLA	M340i
Price	Rs. 45.00 Lakh	Rs. 72.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity	0 cc	2998 cc
Power	-	369 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 M340i

50 Jahre Edition

Rs. 72.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

250 Plus 85.5 kWh

BMW M340i

50 Jahre Edition

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		B58 Turbocharged I6
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		500 Nm @ 1900-5000 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 4.4 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		ARAI: 13.02 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	750	768
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension		Five-link axle
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6
Front Tyres	18	225 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	18	255 / 35 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 2	Level 1
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
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: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
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		2 x 12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated 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
Differential		Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Driver Side
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, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Grey finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs		Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		Touch-screen Display
Audio System		16 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 + Alcantara
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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
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)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row (Heated)
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	40:20:40
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	Dravit Grey Metallic
	Patagonia Red	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Clear Blue	Fire Red
	Cosmic Black	Arctic Race Blue
	Polar White	Arctic Race Blue

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213 Used CLA

Rs. 8 Lakhonwards

242 Used 3-Series

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

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CLA vs M340i Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz CLA and BMW M340i?

Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 45.00 Lakh and BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.75 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs BMW M340i

Length Width Height	4723 mm * 1855 mm * 1468 mm	4713 mm * 1827 mm * 1440 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2790	2851

Seating Capacity		5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		59

Sunroof	Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Black
Exhaust	Not Applicable	Chrome Finish
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED
Fog Lights
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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

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