BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA. The BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl and CLA provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

3 Series vs CLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series	CLA
Price	Rs. 41.40 Lakh	Rs. 31.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1995 cc	2143 cc
Power	188 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 41.40 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

Rs. 31.72 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.62View Mileage Details	17.9View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4709 4630
Width (mm)
1827 1777
Height (mm)
1442 1432
Wheelbase (mm)
2851 2699
Kerb Weight (kg)
1660 1570
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
480 470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
57 56

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Dual Link Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension	Four-link
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	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R17	225 / 45 R16
Rear Tyres	225 / 50 R17	225 / 45 R16

Features

Safety

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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
Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
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 & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual	Electric

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

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
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

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Mediterranean Blue Metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Mountain Grey
	Mineral Grey Metallic	Jupiter Red
	Alpine White	Polar Silver
	Alpine White	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

11 Ratings

4.4/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.2Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.1Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.6Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.2Value for Money	3.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Luxurious sportiness

Not buying but driving the amazing car feels like luxurious sportiness. I achieved 250 km/h in a few minutes with amazing performances with a luxurious interior, looks quite good but not so sporty. Maintenance is a little bit higher in this segment and maintaining the car is properly heavy The negative thing is absolutely ground clearance on Indian roads diesel engine noise is coming into the cabin of the car.

Mercedes-Benz unfit to drive

This car is unfit to drive on road, when the driving mode is on the car, in a speed breaker is coming at the reverse position which may lead to an accident and Mercedes-Benz cla 200 is mear waste and Mercedes-Benz is fit for nothing

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Length (mm)	4709	4630
Width (mm)	1827	1777
Height (mm)	1442	1432
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2699
Kerb Weight (kg)	1660	1570

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	480	470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	57	56

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
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)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited